International Football · Monday, September 7, 2026
Estêvão struggles at Chelsea under Xabi Alonso ahead of 2026 World Cup
The Brazilian winger sees his playing time drastically decrease since the arrival of the new Spanish manager.
By Editorial team
Estêvão, Brazilian international, is going through a difficult period at Chelsea since Xabi Alonso's arrival. The winger, brilliant in his first season, finds himself relegated to the bench and only gets appearances late in matches. In the recent clash against Arsenal (2-1 for the Gunners), he came on late despite his teammates' mediocre performances. This situation is concerning ahead of the 2026 World Cup, where he is expected to play a major role for the Seleção.