Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has responded to fan frustration over Chelsea wonderkid Estevao being left on the bench for the Carabao Cup second-round tie against Luton Town. Speaking ahead of the match on October 30, 2026, Alonso declared, "He will play!" indicating the young Brazilian will feature at some point.
The comment comes after supporters questioned why the highly rated teenager, who joined Chelsea in the summer, was not included in the starting lineup for the domestic cup clash at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea face Luton Town in the second round of the Carabao Cup, with the match kicking off later today.
