What happened. Estevao has played only 23 Premier League minutes for Chelsea this season, used as a late substitute in four of five league games and left unused once. Reports in Brazil suggest he is frustrated and considering his future, though Chelsea insist he remains part of their long-term plans.

Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro have formed a formidable front three, limiting Estevao's chances.
Sources close to the player deny disillusionment, saying the season is long and opportunities will come.
Estevao returned from a hamstring tear suffered in April that ended last season and his World Cup dream.

“Xabi appears not to love him.”
— a contact in Brazil

Estevao is away with Brazil for games in Australia and India, hoping for more minutes than he gets at Chelsea.

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