Huth tells Alonso to free Estevao Willian at Chelsea

Robert Huth urges Xabi Alonso to give Estevao Willian freedom as the young Brazilian struggles for starts at Chelsea.

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What happened. Estevao Willian has yet to start a Premier League game this season under Xabi Alonso, leading to speculation over his future. Former Chelsea defender Robert Huth has advised Alonso not to pigeonhole the Brazilian and to allow him more freedom.

• Estevao, 19, impressed in his debut campaign but suffered a serious hamstring injury.
• He has worked with Alonso for almost two-and-a-half months.
• Four matches into the Premier League season, he has not started a game.

“don't pigeonhole him and allow him a bit more freedom”

— Robert Huth

With Estevao struggling for minutes, his Chelsea future could become a talking point if his situation doesn't improve.

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