Carlo Ancelotti has appeared to take a swipe at Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso
Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti has fired a dig at Xabi Alonso for not playing Estevao.
Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti has fired a dig at Xabi Alonso for not playing Estevao.(Image: (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images))
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Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti has fired a pointed dig towards Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso after giving Estevao Willian just 23 minutes in the Premier League this season.
The 19-year-old is reportedly frustrated by his lack of game time, having been an unused substitute on one occasion and coming off the bench after the 80th minute in the other four.
The lack of game time has seen speculation arise about his future at the club, with reports in Brazil claiming Estevao is considering his future.
Despite his lack of game time, Ancelotti has called up the winger for the Seleção and is set to start against Australia.
Speaking about Estevao's lack of game time, Ancelotti said: "Sometimes the club's interest is not the national team's interest.
"For us, Estevao, along with other young players, is very, very important. Even if he doesn't play or get minutes at his club, I will call him up because we think he is very important for the future, and we are going to give him the opportunity to improve his projection.
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"Tomorrow’s team will be: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Marquinhos, Vitor Reis, Douglas Santos; Danilo, Bruno Guimaraes; Estevao, Raphinha, Endrick, and Vinicius Junior.
"But don't get used to it, don't get used to it!"
Estêvão of Brazil reacts during the International Friendly between Brazil and Senegal at Emirates Stadium on November 15, 2025 in London, England
Estevao Willian has a point to prove.(Image: Photo by Ricardo Nogueira/Sports Press Photo/Getty Images)
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Estevao, however, appeared to play down an talk of disillusionment when speaking to reporters about his lack of game time.
The youngster said: "We have quality players at Chelsea, so what I do is focus on what I can control. I try to give my best in training.
"When I get an opportunity, I try to give my best. It goes day after day."