Chelsea manager Alonso dismisses talk of Estevao loan deal
LONDON: Xabi Alonso said on 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.
Xabi Alonso, Chelsea's manager, has firmly dismissed rumors of loaning out Brazilian teenager Estevao. The 19-year-old has had a largely forgettable season providing few highlights for the Blues. Despite playing 172 minutes of first-team football this year, he has yet to start a Premier League match under Alonso. The rising star has been an unused substitute as Chelsea were recently knocked out of the League Cup by Liverpool in a penalty shoot-out.
Alonso, speaking ahead of Chelsea's upcoming match against Manchester United, said, "Sure, he will play. The season is long and there will be moments for everyone. He will have his games, his minutes. We are still early in the season but he will be there." Regarding Estevao's potential loan move when the transfer window re-opens in January, Alonso stated, "No discussions about (a loan)."
The Chelsea manager expressed eagerness to return to winning ways after recent losses to Liverpool and Tottenham.
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