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Chelsea Manager Xabi Alonso Criticized for Benching Estêvão Willian Against Sunderland

Chelsea Manager Xabi Alonso Criticized for Benching Estêvão Willian Against Sunderland
English Premier League · 03:10:46 - Saturday, 14 November 2026

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso faced criticism for leaving Estêvão Willian on the bench for the match against Sunderland on November 10, 2026.

The decision to bench the Brazilian forward was described as worrying by commentators.

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