Chelsea faced a significant setback just moments before their match against West Ham United, as key midfielder Cole Palmer was ruled out. Estevao, a promising young talent, was unexpectedly included in the starting line-up in Palmer's stead.

Palmer withdrew from the warm-up at the London Stadium, appearing visibly upset as he made his way down the tunnel. The club has not disclosed the reason for his late exit. Sky Sports commentator Jamie Redknapp observed that Palmer did not seem to be in his usual form during pre-match activities.

"I was watching him in the warm-up and he wasn't striking the ball with his normal ferocious style," Redknapp remarked. He added, "Something isn't quite right. We will see. If he isn't playing, Graham Potter will be the happiest man in this stadium."

Redknapp further noted the impact of Palmer's absence, stating, "For neutrals, it's such a disappointment. But for West Ham, it is great news for the manager. He's their best player, talisman, the man who makes things happen. It changes things, but Estevao is a tremendous talent as well."

However, Estevao's debut was marred by a challenging moment within the first ten minutes of the match. Further updates on the situation are expected.