Pundits have expressed concerns about Kendry Páez's future following suggestions he could return to an Ecuadorian club such as Independiente. The 19-year-old Ecuadorian international is with Chelsea's U21s until at least January because the club did not find a new loan destination for him, and manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed the midfielder is not part of his plans. Pundit Jorge Sanchez Parra stated that he feels Páez will completely lose his way if he returns to Ecuador, while Jose Carlos Crespo believes potential preferential treatment could complicate matters.