Estevao Willian needs to go out on loan. The Brazilian is unlikely to thrive at Chelsea under Xabi Alonso, as the coach's tactics do not involve the use of a classic wide winger.
The Spanish coach requires inside forwards capable of playing in the 'number ten' role, drifting into central positions and operating between the lines.
Estevao is struggling to make an impact at Chelsea. Lacking the skills needed for a central role and missing the defensive qualities required for a wing-back position, he is finding it hard to break into the starting XI.
A similar issue was faced by Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid. Traditional wingers have a tough time adapting in a system with three central defenders, where two 'number tens' play just behind the striker. In Bayer Leverkusen under Alonso, Callum Hudson-Odoi encountered comparable difficulties.
If Chelsea do not want to sell Estevao, the club must act quickly to loan him out for some much-needed game time. Remaining on the bench is detrimental to the Brazilian's confidence and is rapidly decreasing his market value.
