Continuing to shine! TA: Esteban has only made 4 starts in the Premier League, how long will Maresca continue to ignore it?

November 10th: Chelsea defeated Wolves 3-0. Esteban performed well after coming off the bench. TheAthletic says it’s time for Esteban to become a regular starter in the Premier League.

TA wrote that Esteban performed very threateningly after coming off the bench against Wolves. How long will Maresca ignore Esteban's option as a Premier League starter?

One minute after replacing Delap in the second half, Esteban's breakthrough caused panic in the Wolves defense. His cross from the right was deflected, and compatriot Joao Pedro used it to score Chelsea's crucial second goal. From the moment he prepared to take the field, there was a buzz of excitement among the previously depressed Chelsea fans.

Esteban provides the excitement this team lacks against defensive teams like Wolves, but crucially, he also continues to deliver the end result.

Maresca is understandably wary of him. The 18-year-old Esteban only joined from his hometown of Palmeiras this summer and is still new to life in England, let alone the Premier League. But Chelsea look far more dangerous and exciting when he's on the pitch, especially as they deal with Palmer's continued injury absence.

In the first 11 Premier League games, Esteban was selected into the starting lineup only four times. Considering his efficiency with the ball, this number of starts seems low.

He has not started in the Premier League since losing 1-3 at home to Brighton at the end of September. In that game, due to Chalobah being sent off with a red card, Chelsea had only 10 men left to fight, and Esteban was replaced in the second half.

Esteban's main competitor on the right is Neto, who did score against Wolves and is liked by Maresca for his performance at both ends of the offense and defense. However, young Esteban can also play at the No. 10 position, as he did at the end of this game.

In any case, Chelsea fans would obviously rather see him playing on the field than watching on the bench.