Now is the time for Chelsea to start Estevao instead of Cole Palmer

Writer James Fudge argues that Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso should start Estevao in place of the suspended Cole Palmer for their upcoming Carabao Cup clash against Liverpool. With Palmer serving a suspension, the writer believes the cup fixture provides the ideal low-risk environment to test the Brazilian attacker in a prominent starting role rather than limiting him to brief cameo appearances.

Fudge notes that Estevao previously demonstrated his tactical versatility during recent international appearances for Brazil in both central and wide roles. The writer contends that developing Estevao into a reliable secondary creator would reduce Chelsea's heavy attacking reliance on Palmer, arguing a strong showing should earn him a sustained run in the starting lineup.