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Xabi Alonso asked Estevao Willian question with Chelsea transfer stance perfectly clear

The future of Estevao Willian has been a hot talking point in recent weeks with the Chelsea teenager being a bit-part player under Xabi Alonso so far this season

By Bobby Vincent · Football London

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 10:57 AM

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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink questioned Xabi Alonso over the lack of playing time for Chelsea winger Estevao Willian.
Estevao has played only 23 Premier League minutes this season and is yet to start a league game.
Chelsea consider the Brazilian teenager untouchable and not available for transfer despite interest from Barcelona.

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Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has questioned manager Xabi Alonso over the limited playing time of teenager Estevao Willian this season. The 19-year-old Brazilian winger has played just 23 Premier League minutes across the opening matches, having yet to start a league game behind the established attacking trio of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Joao Pedro.

Despite recent transfer speculation and links to Barcelona sparked by his limited role, Chelsea sources insist Estevao remains untouchable and not for sale. Alonso has also dismissed rumors of a potential departure, maintaining that Estevao will play a significant part in the squad this campaign.

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