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John Terry speaks out on Estevao’s Chelsea future and makes bold prediction

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Estevao has been used sparingly by Xabi Alonso in the Premier League so far this season (Credits: AP Photo/Dave Shopland) John Terry is confident it won’t be long before Estevao Willian is a permanent fixture in Xabi Alonso ’s Chelsea starting XI. Reports last week from Brazil claimed the teenager was growing concerned by his lack of game time, with all three of his Premier League appearances this season coming off the bench. Alonso again waited until the closing stages to unleash Estevao in Saturday’s disappointing 2-2 draw with Hull City. Pedro Neto is currently the preferred option on Chelsea’s new-look right wing, but Terry is confident Estevao will force his way into the line-up before long. Sign up for In The Mixer, Metro's football newsletter Get exclusive analysis and previews of the biggest games every Friday. Sign up now for free. Speaking on his YouTube channel , the former Chelsea skipper said: ‘Estevao came on for five minutes and he probably could’ve come on a bit earlier