GOLAZONEWSEstêvão faces limited opportunities at Chelsea
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- Estêvão remained on the bench during Chelsea's League Cup exit against Liverpool.
- Competition for attacking spots and Pedro Neto's form have restricted his playing time.
- Questions arise regarding his national team status ahead of upcoming call-ups.
Estêvão, a 19-year-old considered one of Brazil's top prospects, is facing a challenging period at Chelsea. The forward was not utilized by manager Xabi Alonso during Wednesday's League Cup match, which saw the London side eliminated by Liverpool on penalties.
According to BBC Sport, Estêvão is struggling for game time due to intense competition for places and the current form of Pedro Neto. This lack of involvement has raised concerns regarding his standing with the Brazil national team, specifically ahead of Carlo Ancelotti’s squad announcement for upcoming friendlies against Japan and Singapore.