Out-of-favour Chelsea star Estevao is an ‘exceptional’ talent, says Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Picture: Getty) Chelsea hero Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has been puzzled by Estevao’s lack of playing time this season and believes the ‘exceptional’ forward deserves more opportunities after the international break. Estevao left Palmeiras to join Chelsea in the summer of 2025 and went […]
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty) Xabi Alonso has been urged to ‘sacrifice’ Estevao Willian from his Chelsea project after he was linked with a move to Barcelona. Chelsea signed teenage sensation Estevao from Brazilian side Palmeiras in 2025, beating a host of clubs to his signature. Estevao showed glimpses of his immense potential last […]
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Chelsea star breaks silence after claims he could leave over Xabi Alonso decision | Football
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Alonso has not started the Chelsea star in the Premier League this season (Picture: Shutterstock) Estevao Willian says he will do all he can to force his way into Xabi Alonso’s first-team plans at Chelsea. The Brazil international has not started a Premier League game since Alonso took the reins, managing just 23 minutes […]
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John Terry urges Xabi Alonso to make big change after Chelsea’s defeat to Brentford | Football
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Chelsea legend John Terry wants the club to move away from zonal marking (Picture: YouTube) John Terry has called on Xabi Alonso to ditch zonal marking at set-pieces after the club continued their disappointing start to the season with a heavy 3-0 loss at the hands of Brentford. Chelsea enter the international break languishing down […]
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Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea were thrashed 3-0 by Brentford on Friday (Photo: Getty) Steve Nicol believes one of Xabi Alonso’s summer signings is ‘not ready’ to start for Chelsea following a poor performance in the 3-0 loss at Brentford. Chelsea were humiliated by their west London rivals on Friday night, failing to score for the first […]
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Xabi Alonso praised Jordan Henderson’s impact after Chelsea’s defeat to Brentford (Chelsea TV) Xabi Alonso believes Jordan Henderson’s performance was the ‘most positive thing’ about Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat to Brentford on Friday night. Chelsea are now without a win in three Premier League games as goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho sealed […]
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Joe Cole fears Xabi Alonso is ‘furious’ with Chelsea board over transfer decision | Football
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Alonso ‘sent a message’ to the Chelsea board during the defeat to Brentford (Picture: AFP) Joe Cole fears Xabi Alonso sent a ‘furious’ message to the Chelsea board with his decision to bring on 16-year-old Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli during their defeat away to Brentford. The Blues conceded three times in the second-half at the GTech Community […]
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Jamie Redknapp questions why ‘incredible’ Chelsea star isn’t in Xabi Alonso’s side | Football
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Redknapp says Alonso is still figuring out his best team (Picture: Getty Images) Jamie Redknapp believes Xabi Alonso must find a way to get Estevao Willian into his Chelsea team this season. The Blues suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat at Brentford on Friday night, continuing their record of conceding at least two goals in each […]
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Joao Pedro remains a doubt for Chelsea’s trip to Brentford (Picture: Getty Images) Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso is not giving much away on the fitness of Joao Pedro and Moises Caicedo, but has confirmed that neither is ruled out for Friday’s Premier League clash with Brentford. The 24-year-old played 90 minutes in the 2-2 draw […]
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Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has work to do on his defence (Picture: Shutterstock) Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by Hull City on Saturday, with manager Xabi Alonso branding his players ‘soft’ and their defence criticised as ‘weak’. Morgan Rogers gave the Blues an early lead after just seven minutes, but two goals from […]