Estevao's Dilemma at Chelsea

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12/09/26 16:00:00

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Estêvão Willian is considering requesting his departure from Chelsea in the upcoming summer transfer market if he fails to gain playing time under Xabi Alonso's management this season. This news could change the course of Chelsea's transfer market activities.

The Brazilian forward feels he doesn't have enough space in the tactical scheme outlined by the Spanish coach at the beginning of the 2026-2027 season, having only played 87 minutes in official matches with the first team.

ATTENTION: Estêvão is feeling that he WILL NOT HAVE SPACE at Xabi Alonso's Chelsea.

The Brazilian does NOT WANT to become a WINGER. He firmly believes that he is a very talented player and does not wish to have the physicality that Pedro Neto has, for example. In the season… pic.twitter.com/uorcpNjTXu

— DataFut (@DataFutebol) September 2, 2026

Xabi Alonso's system at Chelsea limits Estêvão

The Basque coach has introduced a 1-3-4-2-1 formation at the start of the season, assigning the two attacking midfield roles to Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer in the league victories against Fulham and Brighton. This setup has led Estêvão to only play 7 minutes in the Premier League games, with an additional 80 minutes in the EFL Cup match against Luton Town.

The 19-year-old player refuses to play as a right-wing-back, a role given to Pedro Neto in the new system to provide physicality. Estêvão prefers to operate in central positions to avoid gaining more muscle mass, preserving the agility and speed that define his playing style after the strength training from last year.

Estêvão's performance at Stamford Bridge and future plans

During the past season, in his first year with Chelsea, the forward scored 8 goals and provided 4 assists in 36 games across all competitions, despite missing some periods due to physical issues. Although the player is comfortable at Stamford Bridge, he prioritizes having regular playing time at the highest level rather than being a substitute in a three-center-back formation.

The London club does not intend to negotiate the sale of the Brazilian international in the January transfer window. However, the player's entourage will assess offers from other European clubs at the end of the season if there is no change in his status as a starter.

Chelsea's coaching staff will maintain a rotation policy for the start of the UEFA Champions League group stage in September and October. Estêvão's representatives will review his playing time percentage in the continental tournament before meeting with the sports management to determine his role in the sporting project.

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