Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed there are "no discussions" about loaning 19-year-old Brazil star Estêvão, despite his limited game time this season. The winger has played only 172 minutes and remains an unused substitute, including in Wednesday's Carabao Cup exit to Liverpool at Anfield. Alonso suggests Estêvão is still adapting to the physicality of English football, noting that the player remains blocked by the favoured front three of Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and João Pedro. "Sure, he will play," Alonso said. "The season is long and there will be moments for everyone." He emphasized it's a process for both the team and Estêvão, adding that the Brazilian is fully recovered from his hamstring injury and has shown good attitude.
Chelsea face Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday without Maxence Lacroix, who is out with a hamstring injury.
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