Chelsea secured a victory over Bayer Leverkusen in a friendly match

• Estevao scored his first goal in his debut match for Chelsea
• Joao Pedro showed high performance, scoring the second goal
• The absence of Jackson sparked discussions about his future at the club

In their first friendly match after winning the Club World Cup, Chelsea defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0. The 18-year-old newcomer Estevao started off with a goal in his debut game, while fellow Brazilian Joao Pedro solidified the victory with a second goal.

The absence of striker Nicolas Jackson, who, according to reports, expressed a desire to leave the club, became a major topic of discussion. Chelsea signed new forward Liam Delap, which made Jackson less important in the squad. In the match, Delap failed to create several chances, while Joao Pedro demonstrated his mastery by scoring a goal in the second half.

Estevao, who gained popularity thanks to his ability to play in dribbling, impressed fans by showcasing a good rapport with his teammate Cole Palmer. Meanwhile, Jamie Gittens, another newcomer, also showed himself as the brightest substitute, replacing George in the second half.

After the injury of Levi Colwill, which may prevent him from playing in the upcoming season, Chelsea's coach Enzo Maresca is forced to seek new solutions for the squad. In the match against Leverkusen, central defender Josh Acheampong and Trevoh Chalobah appeared, with the latter likely to take Colwill's place in the starting lineup for the first match of the season.

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