Chelsea manager Alonso dismisses talk of Estevao loan deal
Xabi Alonso said Friday there had been no discussions about loaning out Estevao as the Brazilian teenager struggles to force his way into the Chelsea manager's first-team plans.As for the prospects of former Palmeiras favourite Estevao leaving Stamford Bridge on loan when the transfer window re-opens in January, Alonso said: "No discussions about (a loan)."
Chelsea midfielder Estevao (Adrian Dennis) has been dismissed as a candidate for loan after Xabi Alonso, the Chelsea manager, firmly denied any talks about releasing the Brazilian teenager. The 19-year-old made his presence felt during a disappointing season for Chelsea, scoring highlights in a largely forgettable campaign under Liam Rosenior in April.
However, Estevao has yet to feature in the Premier League under Alonso, with the young player accumulating only 172 minutes of first-team football this season. Estevao was substituted during Chelsea's penalty shootout loss to Liverpool in the League Cup on Wednesday, a result that eliminated the Blues from the competition. Despite the setback, Alonso maintained his confidence in Estevao, stating that the season is long and there will be opportunities for everyone.
The manager emphasized that Estevao will indeed play his games and receive his minutes, pointing out that Chelsea is still early in the season. Concerning the possibility of Estevao being loaned out when the transfer window reopens in January, Alonso firmly ruled out the idea, stating there have been no discussions about a loan.
Chelsea aims to bounce back quickly against Manchester United in their upcoming Premier League match on Saturday, following defeats by Liverpool and Tottenham.
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