Sobre o tema envolvendo Xabi Alonsos, além disso, estêvão’s place in Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea side is still uncertain, even after a strong display in the 2-0 win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Dessa forma, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, the 19-year-old began on the bench as Sunderland beat Chelsea 1-0 at the Stadium of Light. Com isso, before that match, Chelsea’s coaching staff had not confirmed whether the Brazil forward would keep his spot.
Nesse sentido, estêvão had six shots at the Manchester United goal, making him the most attacking player on the pitch in the Premier League match. Portanto, two of his goals were ruled out for offside after the video assistant referee checked them. Vale ressaltar que os aspectos relacionados a Xabi Alonsos continuam sendo acompanhados com atenção.
Em seguida, vinícius Júnior, who struggled for minutes at Real Madrid under Xabi Alonso, spoke about the same issue. “The time with Xabi was a learning moment, and I grew as a person,” the forward said. “I didn’t manage to connect with him, but I have a great connection with Arbeloa, and he gave me a lot of confidence, just as Ancelotti did.” Esse ponto reforça a repercussão gerada em torno de Xabi Alonsos nos últimos dias.
De acordo com as apurações, chelsea’s coaching staff has kept a cautious line about Estêvão‘s role in the squad. Por outro lado, the main competition for his position comes from Cole Palmer, who has returned to normal training with the group. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has called Estêvão up for friendlies against Japan and Singapore in November, and said he would keep following the player’s development even without minutes at Chelsea.
Xabi Alonsos: Few minutes and a crowded front line
Estêvão has had few chances with the first team this season. He has played nine matches in all competitions, mostly as a substitute in the final minutes of games.
He has started only three matches since August, with these minutes on the pitch:
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- 80 minutes against Luton Town in the Carabao Cup
- 60 minutes against Leeds United in the same competition
- 86 minutes in the win over Manchester United in the Premier League
How Xabi Alonso has handled Brazilian players
The lack of minutes has renewed debate about how Xabi Alonso manages Brazilian players. At Real Madrid, he kept little closeness with Endrick, who had to go on loan to Lyon to regain match rhythm before the 2026 World Cup. Endrick later returned to his club.
Xabi Alonso’s relationship with Vinícius Júnior in Spain also showed strain. The winger complained publicly after being substituted in the Clásico against Barcelona in October 2025.
Enzo Le Fée scored from the penalty spot in the 36th minute, after Levi Colwill brought down Brian Brobbey inside the box. Chelsea had more possession but could not find an equalizer, and Xabi Alonso sent Estêvão on at halftime in place of Colwill. The defeat was Chelsea’s fourth league loss of the season, while Sunderland climbed off the bottom of the table with their second league win of the season, their first since August 30.
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