{"id":3777,"date":"2026-09-08T17:13:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T17:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=3777"},"modified":"2026-09-08T17:13:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T17:13:45","slug":"chelsea-fans-have-made-their-feelings-on-estevao-willian-very-clear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=3777","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea fans have made their feelings on Estevao Willian very clear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-384349\">\n<p><strong>Estevao Willian has had to settle for a place on the bench at Chelsea so far this season.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/xabi-alonso\/\">Xabi Alonso\u2019s<\/a> decision to use a 3-4-2-1 formation and the signing of Morgan Rogers mean there is currently no room for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/estevao-willian\/\">Estevao<\/a> in the starting XI.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVMultiVideo\"\/>\n<p>However, it is quite clear that a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/club\/\">Chelsea<\/a> supporters do not agree with the decision to leave the Brazilian out of the team.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"5a9c74ee-9dfb-4c17-80a3-f12c2bcadb5e\" data-story-name=\"Talk Chelsea\" data-comment-id=\"92bfe9ad-3f12-445e-a01f-60eacd653c1a\" data-story-slug=\"talk-chelsea\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-content\">\n<h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">How can Xabi Alonso get Estevao Willian into the side? \ud83e\udd14<\/h3>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">The Brazilian has seen very little action under his new manager\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/09\/Estevao-Willian-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Estevao Willian's minutes\" class=\"wp-image-384169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/09\/Estevao-Willian-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/09\/Estevao-Willian-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/09\/Estevao-Willian-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/09\/Estevao-Willian-912x1140.png 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/09\/Estevao-Willian-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/09\/Estevao-Willian.png 1080w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Estevao of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League 2026\/27 match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on September 06, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh\/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)\">Photo by Darren Walsh\/Chelsea FC via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chelsea-fans-want-to-see-estevao-willian-start\">Chelsea fans want to see Estevao Willian start<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/match-coverage\/david-raya-was-blown-away-by-one-chelsea-player-during-defeat-to-arsenal\/\">Estevao almost scored against Arsenal<\/a> over the weekend after coming on as a second-half substitute, and Chelsea fans are now hoping to see more of the 19-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>Following his cameo, Estevao has been a topic of discussion on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/talkingpoints\/\">TalkingPoints<\/a>. Here is what some supporters have had to say about the winger:<\/p>\n<p>Before Chelsea return to Premier League action, they face Leeds United in the Carabao Cup, which could be a great opportunity for Estevao to start.<\/p>\n<p>A few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/columnist\/three-chelsea-players-who-deserve-starts-against-leeds-in-carabao-cup-tie\/\">other Chelsea players will also be hoping to start against Leeds<\/a>, such as Pep Chavarria, Valentin Barco and Danny Welbeck.<\/p>\n<p>Like Estevao, Chavarria was also a good sub in the Arsenal game, while Barco and Welbeck both impressed in the previous round of the Carabao Cup. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-estevao-willian-cole-palmer-joao-pedro-and-morgan-rogers-should-all-start-vs-hull-city\">Estevao Willian, Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers should all start vs Hull City<\/h2>\n<p>There is no reason why Estevao cannot start against Hull City this weekend either. While Sergej Jakirovic\u2019s side are doing well following their promotion to the Premier League, this is a game where Chelsea should be dominating and getting as many players forward as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it does not make sense to play with a back five. Alonso should consider dropping one of his centre-backs and putting Estevao into the team.<\/p>\n<p>That would give the Blues a frontline of Estevao, Palmer, Pedro and Rogers. 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