Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has criticised Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso over Estevao’s limited game time, calling up the 19-year-old winger for the Seleção despite his lack of minutes in the Premier League.
Estevao has played only 23 minutes across five top-flight appearances, starting once and coming off the bench after the 80th minute on four occasions. Ancelotti said: “Sometimes the club’s interest is not the national team’s interest. For us, Estevao, along with other young players, is very, very important. Even if he doesn’t play or get minutes at his club, I will call him up because we think he is very important for the future.”
The winger will start for Brazil against Australia. Estevao played down any frustration when asked about his situation, saying: “We have quality players at Chelsea, so what I do is focus on what I can control. I try to give my best in training. When I get an opportunity, I try to give my best.”
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