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Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has urged patience regarding the development of Estevao after the teenage sensation was again left on the sidelines during the Blues' Carabao Cup exit against Liverpool. Despite growing clamour from the Stamford Bridge faithful to see more of the Brazilian forward, Alonso insists that the player is still adapting to the unique physical requirements of English football.

Penalty shoot-outs make anything possible: that's how the Chelsea manager put it

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has described the Carabao Cup as the club's "least important" priority of the season after his side suffered a narrow defeat at Anfield. The Blues were eliminated by Liverpool on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw in the fourth round of the competition.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has lauded the bravery of his teenage stars following a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Chelsea at Anfield. The Reds progressed to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, with several academy graduates playing pivotal roles.