Chelsea winger Estevao out for rest of the season, could miss World Cup

The setback comes after the youngster was forced off during last week's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United, compounding a difficult spell for a side already in turmoil following a major managerial change at Stamford Bridge.

McFarlane delivered the update ahead of Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United at Wembley, describing the injury as a significant disappointment for both the player and the club.

"Estevao, unfortunately, won't play for us this season," he said. "He's going to be out for a little bit of time. That's really unfortunate, especially for someone so young and so talented, but we're here to support him and be around him."

Asked whether the winger could recover in time for the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, McFarlane was cautious.

"I'm not sure on that, if I'm honest. I just know he won't be available for us, so I'm sure he's very hopeful he can make the World Cup, but I don't know on that."

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