Xabi Alonso makes Estevao prediction to excite Chelsea fans after addressing January transfer

Having started both of the Blues’ previous matches in the competition - against Luton and Leeds - it was somewhat of a surprise that Estevao was named among the substitutes at Anfield.Furthermore, the fact he remained on the bench throughout has since prompted questions over the teenager’s immediate future. “No, no discussions about that,” the Blues manager said on Friday when asked about the chances of a short-term departure for the 19-year-old.Estevao has been tipped to leave Chelsea in search of regular game timeGettyAlonso also insisted that Estevao will have a part to play in Chelsea’s season, promising that the talented Brazilian will be an important player for him.“Yeah, sure, he will play,” the Spaniard said. “The season is long and there will be moments for everyone.“It's a process for the team, for Este, for myself, but I'm sure that in the season he will have his games, his minutes. And we are still early in the season, but he will be there.“Yeah, it's not about attitude. It's been about the context of games, it's been about the start of the season, and he's a great guy.“He really wants his adaptation after the first year of injury, but we are still in October and he will be important.”