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title: "Geovany Quenda responds to Chelsea playing-time concerns after just 27 league minutes under Xabi Alonso"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "James Chettle"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2026-10-06T10:50:36Z"
modified: "2026-10-06T10:50:36Z"
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# Geovany Quenda responds to Chelsea playing-time concerns after just 27 league minutes under Xabi Alonso

> **Key Blues takeaways**
>
> - **Quenda:** Two Premier League appearances, both from the bench.
> - **Alonso:** Winger accepts the manager’s selection decisions.
> - **Chelsea:** Bournemouth visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Geovany Quenda says he must keep working for his Chelsea opportunity after playing just 27 Premier League minutes under Xabi Alonso.

The 19-year-old addressed his limited involvement while away with Portugal Under-21s, acknowledging the competition he faces at Stamford Bridge.

[Chelsea’s official player profile](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/teams/profile/geovany-quenda) records two league appearances this season, both as a substitute.

## Quenda accepts Alonso’s Chelsea selection decisions

Speaking at Portugal’s training base in Oeiras on Sunday, Quenda said his focus remained on the work he could control.

In comments [reported by Portuguese news agency Lusa](https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/desporto/3061503/geovany-quenda-espera-republica-checa-muito-dificil-e-testar-europeu-sub-21), translated from Portuguese, he said:

> “Those are the manager’s decisions. I just have to keep giving my best.”

Quenda also acknowledged the quality of his Chelsea team-mates as he attempts to secure more regular football.

The winger joined Chelsea’s early pre-season preparations under Alonso after two seasons in Sporting’s first team. His Chelsea contract runs until 2034.

## Bournemouth offers Chelsea’s next selection opportunity

Quenda is with Portugal Under-21s for Tuesday’s meeting with Czechia, with qualification for next summer’s European Championship already secured.

Chelsea then resume their campaign with [Bournemouth’s visit on Saturday 10 October](https://readchelsea.com/2026/09/21/chelsea-next-five-fixtures-after-international-break/).

For Quenda, the immediate target is straightforward: turn substitute appearances into a first Premier League start. That selection decision remains with Alonso.