Barcelona star backs Chelsea youngster to become among the best in the world

Barcelona forward Raphinha has backed Chelsea star and his Brazil team-mate Estevao to become one of the best players in the world.

Raphinha could come up against his international team-mate when Barcelona take on Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

It could also see two of the world’s most exciting teenage talents, in Lamine Yamal and Estevao, come face to face.

And having played with both, former Leeds attacker Raphinha reckons both will be among the best players in the world in the years to come.

“For me, they are two players of the highest level,” he said.

“I think in the next years they will be the best players in the world and I’m sure because I’ve worked with them.

“I think they are two great talents and if they want to, they can be on top.

“I’m sure they are following the right path to really be the best in their positions in their clubs.

“I’m always trying to help them, but their talent is very personal. What I can help with is more tactical, which is also the job of the coach. I don’t need to tell them what to do but I’m always trying to help with my experience.

“But yes, two talents that will be here for many years to come.”