Xabi Alonso comments on Estevao's absence during Chelsea's cup loss
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 11:08 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso did not utilize young winger Estevao in the EFL Cup defeat to Liverpool on October 28, despite expectations he would play. Alonso mentioned that the game was physically demanding and cited pre-existing issues with some players that influenced his substitution choices. Fans expressed their support for Estevao by singing his name during the match. The loss eliminated Chelsea from the competition after a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw. Alonso acknowledged Estevao's desire for playing time and reassured that opportunities would come later in the season.
- •Estevao did not play in Chelsea's cup defeat to Liverpool.
- •Fans supported Estevao by singing his name during the match.
- •Chelsea was eliminated after a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.
- •Xabi Alonso mentioned the need to manage player fitness during the season.
- •Alonso is confident Estevao will have future opportunities to play.
- 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso explains why he didn’t play Estevao for one minute in Chelsea cup loss
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso on Estevao’s lack of game time and Lacroix injury worry after Chelsea’s Carabao Cup exit
"Xabi Alonso has waffled on about Estevao without giving any real reason for his absence from the pitch today.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source...
"Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso insists Estevao will get his chance despite the Brazilian failing to feature in the Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool.Chelsea supporters were heard singing Estevao’s name duri...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 11:08 PMXabi Alonso explains why he didn’t play Estevao for one minute in Chelsea cup loss
Xabi Alonso has waffled on about Estevao without giving any real reason for his absence from the pitch today.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source...
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 11:07 PMAlonso on Estevao’s lack of game time and Lacroix injury worry after Chelsea’s Carabao Cup exit
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso insists Estevao will get his chance despite the Brazilian failing to feature in the Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool.Chelsea supporters were heard singing Estevao’s name duri...
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