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Xabi Alonso sent resounding Chelsea message ahead of tough Estevao Willian decision

Estevao Willian shone for Chelsea in their win over Manchester United on Saturday afternoon but there are no guarantees that the Brazilian will start against Sunderland…

By Bobby Vincent · Football London

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 7:00 AM

Key Things to Know

A Football London survey saw 98 percent of fans vote for Estevao Willian to start against Sunderland.
Chelsea face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday looking for four wins from five league games.
Estevao registered six shots and had two goals disallowed for offside in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Manchester United.

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Chelsea supporters have overwhelmingly called for manager Xabi Alonso to start winger Estevao Willian in Sunday's Premier League match against Sunderland. In a Football London survey featuring 4,319 respondents, 98 percent voted that the 19-year-old should start at the Stadium of Light following his impressive display in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Manchester United.

Estevao registered six shots and had two goals ruled out for offside against United, earning praise from teammate Cole Palmer and Alonso. While Alonso previously cited Premier League physicality for limiting Estevao's minutes, the manager noted Estevao demonstrated he deserves more opportunities.

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Xabi Alonso sent resounding Chelsea message ahead of tough Estevao Willian decision

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