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“For now…” – Chelsea fans will be relieved by latest update on happiness of their wonderkid attacker

There has been no falling out between Xabi Alonso and Estevao Willian, Nizaar Kinsella of the BBC is reporting this afternoon. If you enjoy Talk…

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 11:00 AM
“For now…” – Chelsea fans will be relieved by latest update on happiness of their wonderkid attacker
Key Things to Know
  • Chelsea and Estevao Willian's camp have denied rumors of a rift between the player and manager Xabi Alonso.
  • BBC journalist Nizaar Kinsella reported that the Brazilian attacker is handling his limited playing time well for now.
  • Rumors had emerged in Brazil suggesting Estevao was unhappy with his early-season minutes at Chelsea.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Reports of a rift between Chelsea attacker Estevao Willian and manager Xabi Alonso have been strongly denied by both the club and the player's camp. Following rumors from Brazil claiming the teenage winger was unhappy with his playing time, BBC reporter Nizaar Kinsella stated that the Brazilian appears to be handling his situation patiently for now.

Kinsella noted that while Estevao would like more minutes, there are no internal issues at Chelsea. The young attacker is currently competing for starting places against in-form teammates while continuing his recovery from a serious injury.

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