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Brazil Winger Estevao Was a Thrilling Sight at Chelsea Last Season. Now He Barely Plays
Neto has seven starts in eight Premier League matches and four goals in 11 games, strengthening his hold on the right-sided role.
- On Wednesday, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso left 19-year-old winger Estevao on the bench during the English League Cup penalty shootout loss to Liverpool, extending his Premier League drought to zero starts this season.
- Tactical preference for 26-year-old Pedro Neto has sidelined Estevao, as Alonso deployed Neto as a right-sided wing-back in his 3-4-2-1 system; Neto's four goals in 11 matches and defensive solidity seemingly won over the Spaniard.
- Chelsea acquired Estevao from Palmeiras for $37.5 million, but the young Brazilian has made only two starts this campaign in early League Cup rounds following an injury-plagued debut season that ended with a hamstring injury in April.
- Former Crystal Palace forward Clinton Morrison questioned why Estevao remains benched despite injuries to other forwards; Alonso defended his rotation strategy, stating, "Trust me, Este is going to play his role."
- Estevao aims to follow Neto's recent resurgence, as the Portugal international secured a new six-year deal at Stamford Bridge after months of transfer speculation; the 19-year-old remains hopeful opportunities will emerge through the long season.
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Brazil winger Estevao was a thrilling sight at Chelsea last season. Now he barely plays
For parts of last season, Estevao was being talked up as one of the most highly rated young talents in world soccer after making a fast start to life at Chelsea.
·Toronto, Canada
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Brazilian winger Estevao is not happy with the playing time he is receiving at Chelsea.
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