Chelsea and Xabi Alonso remain ‘delighted’ with Estevao despite his lack of playing time – he isn’t going anywhere.That’s the latest from talkSPORT’s Andy Jacobs, who has revealed all from conversations in the directors’ box at Stamford Bridge about the Brazilian starlet, amid concerns he could look to leave the club.Estevao has slipped down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge this seasonGettyDoubts have emerged over Estevao’s future in west London, with the winger appearing to be out of favour under new boss Alonso.After an impressive debut season, the 19-year-old has struggled for minutes this term – highlighted by him being left on the bench during Chelsea’s Carabao Cup exit against Liverpool last week.Alonso then admitted the teenager ‘could be happier’ – having only had 47 minutes of Premier League action to his name – sparking further fears the Blues could be set to lose their young talent.However, Estevao was handed his first league start against Manchester United on Saturday and instantly proved his worth.The Brazilian was a real threat in the 2-0 win, having two goals ruled out for offside, leading to calls for him to feature more regularly.However, with Alonso’s system favouring a back-three, Estevao has found himself playing back-up to Pedro Neto at right-wing-back this term, unable to play as an out-and-out winger.Meanwhile, in his preferred No.10 role, he has to compete with superstars Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers, while Geovany Quenda started ahead of him in the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham as Rogers was forced to deputise up front.Estevao situation explainedAmid growing fears Estevao could see his future elsewhere, talkSPORT host and Chelsea fan Andy Jacobs has now reassured fans that talk of this is unfounded.Having sat in the directors’ box at Stamford Bride for the United win, he revealed that Alonso is, in fact, a huge fan of the teenOn Estevao, Jacobs told talkSPORT’s Hawksbee and Jacobs: “[He’s] going nowhere. Apparently the manager loves him. Alonso’s preferred system has seen Estevao struggle for game timeGettyBut the teenage sensation starred for Chelsea against Man United and the latest is that the teenager is happy at Stamford BridgeGetty“The only concern he has is about his physicality with regards to the Premier League – which is why he played against Manchester United because they’re not a physical team.“So he’s worried, he’s seen things. I’ve seen him play against Leeds twice where he’s just got blown out of the pitch. “They’re working on building him up.”As for Estevao himself, Jacobs insisted the player remains happy at Chelsea despite his lack of minutes.He added: “He’s very happy. He’s no trouble and is a very good trainer. Very good kid off the pitch and they’re delighted with him.”After Jacobs gave Chelsea fans reassurances over Estevao’s future, South American football expert Tim Vickery was quick to remind them of the huge talent they have on their hands.Estevao is considered the next Neymar, but Chelsea recently faced fears they could lose their Brazilian starAFPHaving previously dubbed the the ‘next Neymar‘, he insisted the winger ranks ahead of some huge other Brazilian names.Vickery declared on talkSPORT: “This includes Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo – I think he’s the best talent to come out of Brazil since Neymar without any of the baggage.”Estevao joined Chelsea in the summer of 2025 as one of the most highly-rated teenagers in world football, with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Arsenal among the other clubs chasing him.But he picked the Blues – and in his first campaign, he impressed, having a hand in 12 goals in 36 games in all competitions.So far this term though, he’s not scored or assisted in the first nine matches, although his one league start only came against United.