Estevao has seen limited playing time at Chelsea under Xabi Alonso, but sources close to the Brazilian winger believe the 19-year-old is not disappointed with his situation at the London club.
According to the Daily Mail, individuals within Estevao's circle are confident that the season is still long and he will receive further opportunities to showcase his talent.
Just 23 minutes in the Premier League
This season, Estevao has appeared in five league matches but has managed to accumulate only 23 minutes on the pitch. Each time he has been brought on as a substitute, entering the game at the 83rd, 81st, 86th, and 87th minutes.
In another fixture, Estevao remained on the bench and did not feature at all. His latest cameo occurred in the match against Brentford, where he was introduced in the 87th minute as Chelsea were trailing 0-2.
Concerns in Brazil about his situation
The limited playing time has raised eyebrows back in Brazil. Reports suggested he might be unhappy with his circumstances in London and even speculated about his future at Stamford Bridge.
However, sources close to Estevao have quashed such claims, insisting he is not disillusioned with Chelsea. The Daily Mail reports that his entourage believes it's too early to draw any conclusions.
«The season is still long», they conveyed to the publication, expressing confidence that Estevao will get more chances to prove his worth.
Indeed, there is astonishment in Brazil regarding the young player's minimal playing time. One source close to the situation even suggested:
«It seems like Xabi doesn't fancy him».
This is merely the opinion of a source and not an official stance from Alonso or the club.
Competition in attack limiting opportunities
One reason for Estevao's predicament is the impressive form of other attacking players at Chelsea. Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Joao Pedro have formed the core attacking unit under Alonso, leaving Estevao to primarily play late in matches.
Additionally, Chelsea's absence from European competitions this season means that domestic cup matches may become crucial for the Brazilian's chances to shine.
These fixtures could provide Estevao with the minutes he needs to convince the coaching staff to grant him a more significant role in the Premier League.
Chelsea continues to back Estevao
Despite his limited playing time, Chelsea remains committed to Estevao as part of their long-term plans.
The Brazilian has also overcome a challenging period recovering from a hamstring injury, which prematurely ended his previous season and caused him to miss the World Cup with the Brazilian national team.
Now, his primary objective is to regain full fitness, make the most of any opportunities that come his way, and gradually increase his impact within the squad.
For now, those close to Estevao do not see any reason to discuss disappointment with Chelsea, remaining hopeful that his situation will improve as the season progresses.
