Chelsea fans have made their feelings crystal clear after Xabi Alonso opted not to utilise Estevao in his side's Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool

Chelsea fans are furious at Xabi Alonso after his latest comments concerning the out-of-favour Estevao. The Brazilian warmed up twice but remained an unused substitute in the Blues' Carabao Cup fourth-round loss against Liverpool.

Having arrived at Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2025 from Palmeiras, Estevao showed glimpses of his star potential last season. Under Enzo Maresca and then Liam Rosenior, he made 36 appearances and bagged eight goals in all competitions. Estevao notably scored three in the Champions League, including a strike in a 3-0 drubbing of Barcelona during which he dazzled.

Many assumed that under Alonso, the skilful winger would start to gain valuable minutes and shine after he had fully recovered from a hamstring tear suffered in April. But that has not been the case. The 19-year-old is yet to start a Premier League game this season and he has played just 47 top-flight minutes.

In the Carabao Cup, however, Estevao started the second-round win against Luton Town and the 6-3 third-round victory over Leeds United. So when Alonso's team travelled up to Anfield to face Liverpool on Wednesday, it was expected that the teenager would play a role.

But as Chelsea drew 1-1 and lost 6-5 in a penalty shootout, Estevao was condemned to the bench for the match's entirety. Post-game, the manager had an explanation, but Chelsea fans are still livid.

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Alonso said: "I understand his situation and he [Estevao] could be happier for sure. He wants to play and to be part of the team. There will be moments for everything. I'm sure Este will have his moments - that's my responsibility. We were quite forced [with subs] in the end."

However, hordes of Chelsea supporters point to the match against Liverpool as one in which Estevao could have been given some playing time. One fan wrote on social media: "Xabi Alonso says Estevao will have his 'moment.'

"I wonder when that moment is coming - couldn't even start in the League Cup, we're out now. Just Premier League games until the FA Cup in January. He's just rotting on the bench at Chelsea."

Another commented: "This was literally the perfect game for him, yet he [Alonso] only used four substitutes and two of those were defenders. No doubt he's a good manager, but he hasn't found his team yet and it's costing us."

Whilst a third added: "I'm not saying Alonso has a problem with him, but decisions like this make you wonder what is going on. You have a player who can change a game sitting there and you don't use him when you need a spark? Make it make sense."

Yet some of the Blues' cohort have taken a far more drastic stance. Reports have started to swirl around Estevao's future, with claims suggesting that he could request a transfer if the snubs continue.

Fans have hit the panic button. One posted: "I will never forgive Xabi Alonso if Estevao leaves Chelsea." Another went even further and said: "It's better to lose Alonso than to lose Estevao to another Premier League club. Chelsea fans must sit up."