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Chelsea players deny tensions with Estevao Willian amid playing time concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Chelsea players deny tensions with Estevao Willian amid playing time concerns

Summary

Reports confirm no rift between manager Xabi Alonso and winger Estevao Willian. Contrary to previous rumors about dissatisfaction regarding playing time, both parties deny any issues. The young attacker appears patient as he competes with top players for more minutes. Chelsea endured recent poor results but will have to cope with these rumors during the international break as they cannot be addressed immediately. The team will look to improve their situation when competitive play resumes.

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Status Watch

•Estevao Willian reportedly happy under coach Xabi Alonso
•Alonso and Willian's camps deny any conflicts
•Willian is competing for playing time with several top players
•Chelsea is currently dealing with poor results
•Team must wait for international break to resolve these issues

Latest Updates

11:05 AMYahoo Sports — “For now…” – Chelsea fans will be relieved by latest update on happiness of their wonderkid attacker

What they're saying

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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 Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a...
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