Ancelotti takes swipe at Alonso over Estevao minutes

Brazil's boss has aimed a pointed dig at Chelsea's Xabi Alonso after Estevao managed just 23 Premier League minutes this season.

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What happened. Carlo Ancelotti appeared to take a swipe at Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso after Estevao was given just 23 minutes of Premier League football this season. The 19-year-old is reportedly frustrated by his lack of game time, having been an unused substitute once and brought on after the 80th minute in other matches.

• Estevao has played only 23 Premier League minutes this season
• The 19-year-old was an unused substitute on one occasion
• He has reportedly grown frustrated by the limited game time

“I'll call him up anyway”

— Carlo Ancelotti

Ancelotti's comments add pressure on Alonso over how he handles the teenager's minutes at Chelsea.

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