Estêvão’s entry into Chelsea’s first team has been as rapid as it has been conspicuous. The Brazilian teenager has carried momentum from Palmeiras and the FIFA Club World Cup into Stamford Bridge, and he has already started two of Chelsea’s three Premier League matches. That run included an eye-catching contribution in the 5–1 demolition of West Ham United, where he collected the official Player of the Match award.

The 18-year-old admits the speed of his progress has surprised him, but he is clear about what earned him opportunities. “It’s been very quick, and I’m already having a lot more opportunities than I expected at Chelsea,” the Brazil international told Globo Esporte. “That’s because of the work I’ve done in training. Maresca trusts me a lot, and I try to repay that on the pitch.”

Estêvão has also been frank about the on-field adjustment required by English football. “The intensity of the games and the style are very different. In England it’s more physical, more intense. I’m still adapting, but thanks to God it’s all working out.” The forward said that his approach remains straightforward and joy-driven. “I’m very happy because this is the only thing I know how to do, the only thing I love to do. I play with joy, with pleasure. That’s who I am.”

An early injury to clubmate Cole Palmer opened additional first-team minutes, and Estêvão has seized the chance to impress Enzo Maresca and supporters. The player’s comments underline a simple formula: consistent training, trust from the manager and a willingness to adapt to a more physical, fast-paced game. For now, those elements have combined to deliver a promising start to his Chelsea career and a clearer path into the team during a formative early run of fixtures.

Thomas Tuchel publicly commended Marc Guéhi’s response after Crystal Palace refused to sanction the defender’s late move to Liverpool. Palace were unable to find an adequate replacement on deadline day and elected to keep Guéhi, who will be available on a free transfer next summer. The 25-year-old was reportedly furious at the decision, but his behaviour since has won praise.

Tuchel singled out Guéhi after England’s 5–0 win over Serbia, a match in which the centre back scored his first senior international goal. “It’s the example of how the boys were in this camp, exactly like this.” the German coach said after the game. “They put their personal interests aside.

“He was the best teammate possible and a fantastic performance. Very strong for Crystal Palace and showed it today on the pitch.”

Guéhi also provided an assist and helped England keep a clean sheet in Belgrade. He declined to dwell on transfer matters after the final whistle and celebrated opening his England account. “I’m just over the moon,” he said. “It’s a fantastic feeling. You work really hard growing up, so to score a goal for your country is the best feeling.

“It’s been great. It’s always easy coming here, such a good group of players, good group of staff. We are all working towards one goal.”

England’s victory ensured they kept a perfect record after five matches in Group K of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying, and moved seven points clear of second-placed Albania. For Palace the immediate consequence is the retention of a key defender for the remainder of the season, even as the club faces the prospect of losing him on a free transfer next summer. Tuchel’s public praise framed Guéhi’s performance as an example of club loyalty giving way to national team unity.

Manchester United moved swiftly this summer to remove players deemed disruptive to the manager’s plans, a process that has placed André Onana on the verge of a loan to Türkiye. Sources inside the club say Ruben Amorim was reportedly “dissatisfied” with multiple aspects of Onana’s approach during pre-season, a verdict that contributed to the decision to pursue a new goalkeeper.

The club’s clearout also included Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Jadon Sancho in what has been described as a deliberate effort to rid Amorim’s squad of any undesirable figures, even if it does result in significant financial losses. Former United defender Rio Ferdinand voiced approval of that approach.

Onana’s troubles at Old Trafford have not been limited to errors on the pitch. The former Inter goalkeeper suffered a hamstring injury on the first day of pre-season, which reportedly added to Amorim’s concerns. The 29-year-old’s “expectation” that he would be United’s starting goalkeeper for the new campaign also left his boss “dissatisfied.”

A report in The Athletic suggests off-field conduct was a factor as well. It states Onana “ruffled feathers” among some figures at the club with his “big personality.” Whether Amorim was among that group is unclear, but the combination of interruptions in pre-season and perceived attitudes appears to have shifted the club’s view.

United were not initially in the market for a new shot-stopper, but co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is said to have supported the decision to sign a goalkeeper after the first Premier League game of the season against Arsenal. Onana had been dropped for that fixture in favour of Altay Bayındır, whose handling of Declan Rice’s corner led to the match’s only goal.

Intriguingly, Onana was originally told to refrain from securing a new club before that stance shifted following the Deadline Day arrival of Senne Lammens. The chain of events has now left Onana poised to join Trabzonspor on loan as Manchester United reshapes the squad around Amorim’s demands.