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Xabi Alonso: "I am very happy with Estevão! This was the best response to show that he deserves more. He worked so hard, I'm happy".
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Alonso praised Estevão's performance and work ethic after a strong display.
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UK timesStrong46 reports from 14 outlets. First reported by Evening Standard, Tue 13:13. The 9 newest are listed here.
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- Xabi Alonso lauds Estevao reaction to Chelsea chance: 'He deserves more'Evening Standard
- Alonso praises Estevao response to lack of gametimeBBC Sport
- Xabi Alonso: "I am very happy with Estevão! This was the best response to show that he deserves more. He worked so hard, I'm happy".Fabrizio RomanoThis article
- Chelsea: Xabi Alonso makes surprise Estevao squad decision for Manchester United clashEvening Standard
- Stefan Borson drops verdict on Chelsea sacking Xabi AlonsoFootball Insider
4 more reports
- Xabi Alonso on Estevão: "It's in the adaptation to the competition, the process to learn things with the ball, against the ball, how to be more competitive"Fabrizio Romano
- Xabi Alonso on Estevão: "It's in the adaptation to the competition, the process to learn things with the ball, against the ball, how to be more competitive"Fabrizio Romano
- Xabi Alonso on assurances from the club on Cole Palmer staying: "Absolutely! He was always part of the plans"Fabrizio Romano
- Xabi Alonso on assurances from the club on Cole Palmer staying: "Absolutely! He was always part of the plans"Fabrizio Romano
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