Trending Now - Chelsea Player Left in Tears Following Injury Against United

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior revealed that player Estêvão was in tears after suffering an injury.

ESPN - The Brazilian forward Estêvão was forced off the pitch due to injury.

ESPN - Alejandro Garnacho, a former Manchester United player, replaced Estêvão after his injury.

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Estêvão picked up a suspected hamstring injury during Chelsea's 1-0 loss against Manchester United.

ESPN - Estêvão was on the pitch for only 16 minutes before being substituted due to his injury.

ESPN - Matheus Cunha scored the only goal of the game for Manchester United before the break.

ESPN - Rosenior described Estêvão's injury as "devastating" and indicated it was likely a hamstring issue.

ESPN - Midfielder Enzo Fernández was also forced off late in the game due to a calf issue.

WHERE:

ESPN - The match took place at Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea Football Club.

WHEN:

ESPN - The match occurred on Sunday, April 16th, 2026.

ESPN - Rosenior expressed hope that Enzo Fernández would be fit for the upcoming match on Tuesday, April 18th, 2026.

WHY:

ESPN - Estêvão's injury occurred while he was running through on goal for a one-vs-one chance.

HOW:

ESPN - Rosenior noted that Estêvão pulled his hamstring during a moment of play.

(UPDATED April 19, 2026 09:11 UTC)

In a tough match at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, on Thursday, Chelsea's Estêvão suffered a suspected hamstring injury just 16 minutes into the game, leaving him in tears as he was substituted for Alejandro Garnacho. The only goal of the match came from Matheus Cunha, leading to Chelsea's 1-0 loss against Manchester United, and manager Liam Rosenior described Estêvão's injury as "devastating." Additionally, midfielder Enzo Fernández was also forced off late in the game due to a calf issue, though Rosenior remains hopeful that he will be fit for the upcoming match on Tuesday, on Saturday.