Enzo Maresca CONFIRMS Estevao Willian’s Return Date, Set to START Against...

The FIFA Club World Cup champions, Chelsea, resume their league campaign with a trip to St James' Park to play Newcastle United on Saturday. A few weeks ago, the Blues were in exceptional form across the league, cup competitions, and Europe. However, a recent run of results has affected the team's confidence negatively.

Adding to that, Brazilian prodigy Willian Estevao exclusion from the squad sparked tension over Stamford Bridge. Here's the latest update on Brazilian star attack Estevao Willian ahead of their trip to Tyne and Wear:

What Maresca Said on Estevao's Return?

The Teenage sensation has already made six goal contributions in 23 appearances for the Blues in his debut campaign in Europe. However, he did not take part in Chelsea's recent 3-1 win over Cardiff City in the EFL Carabao Cup tie on Tuesday. One of the best Chelsea players Estevao was ruled out of the squad due to a muscle injury, which he sustained while making a substitute appearance in a 2-0 triumph against Everton in the Premier League.

Ahead of Chelsea's away match against the Magpies, Enzo Maresca addressed the press, providing updates on injury and conveying the mood of the camp. He dropped a major piece of good news by hinting that the 18-year-old attacker could potentially return very soon. “We are good,” Maresca told, “the ones that we left out for Cardiff are okay. Liam Delap and Estevao Willian are probably available for Aston Villa, and Romeo is still out; Levi is still out.”

Post-Christmas celebrations, Chelsea will host Unai Emery's Aston Villa at home in the Premier League next, and Estevao should be available by then. As things stand, they are 4th on the Premier League table and are vying to secure a top-eight finish in the UEFA Champions League's league phase.