{"id":3632,"date":"2026-10-29T18:30:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T18:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/29\/estevao-will-have-his-moment-at-chelsea-alonso\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T18:30:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T18:30:52","slug":"estevao-will-have-his-moment-at-chelsea-alonso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/29\/estevao-will-have-his-moment-at-chelsea-alonso\/","title":{"rendered":"Est\u00eav\u00e3o will \u2018have his moment\u2019 at Chelsea \u2014 Alonso"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Est\u00eav\u00e3o<\/p>\n

By Adegboyega Adeleye<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has promised Brazilian teenager Est\u00eav\u00e3o will get his opportunity this season, despite the winger\u2019s limited playing time and omission from the Blues\u2019 Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat to Liverpool.<\/p>\n

Alonso said he understood the 19-year-old\u2019s frustration after he was an unused substitute in Wednesday\u2019s penalty shootout loss, insisting it was his responsibility to manage the youngster\u2019s development and involvement in the team.<\/p>\n

\u201cI understand his situation and that he could be happier for sure,\u201d Alonso said at his post-match press conference.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery player wants to play, wants to be part of the team. We have had some intense games, and there will be moments for everything.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m sure Est\u00eav\u00e3o will have his moment. It\u2019s my responsibility, and we need to deal with that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Est\u00eav\u00e3o has played only 172 minutes across eight appearances for Chelsea this season, starting just twice under Alonso.<\/p>\n

His lack of opportunities attracted attention after he remained on the bench against Liverpool, despite Cole Palmer and Jo\u00e3o Pedro being unavailable for the cup tie.<\/p>\n

The Brazilian featured in two of Chelsea\u2019s four matches since the latest international break, coming on as a substitute on both occasions.<\/p>\n

His reduced role follows a promising debut campaign in which he scored eight goals and provided three assists in 36 appearances before his season was cut short by injury.<\/p>\n

Est\u00eav\u00e3o also missed the 2026 World Cup because of a hamstring injury, adding to the challenges surrounding his recent progress.<\/p>\n

The teenager has yet to register a direct goal contribution in the 2026-27 campaign, although he has attempted seven shots, created six chances and completed five of his 14 dribbles, according to the supplied statistics.<\/p>\n

Alonso\u2019s comments suggest the winger remains part of Chelsea\u2019s plans despite his limited involvement so far.<\/p>\n

Chelsea will return to Premier League action on Saturday when they host Manchester United, offering Est\u00eav\u00e3o another opportunity to feature as the London club look to respond to their cup exit.<\/p>\n

The Blues are also scheduled to face Sunderland before the November international break.<\/p>\n

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