--- title: "Chelsea morning news round-up – 26th January 2019" canonical: "https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/26/chelsea-morning-news-round-up-26th-january-2019/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Chelsea News" published: "2019-01-26T07:30:00Z" modified: "2019-01-26T07:30:00Z" --- # Chelsea morning news round-up – 26th January 2019 The news cycle surrounding Chelsea never stops and as such, it can be difficult to keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Therefore, we’ve rounded up everything you might have missed from yesterday into one place. * * * ### [Sarri doesn't rate Giroud, claims Redknapp](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/sarri-doesnt-rate-giroud-claims-redknapp/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1085290390-300x300.jpg) Maurizio Sarri doesn't rate Olivier Giroud as a "top-level player", according to Jamie Redknapp. The striker has endured a frustrating season at … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/sarri-doesnt-rate-giroud-claims-redknapp/) * * * ### [Hazard delivers response to Sarri criticism](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/hazard-delivers-response-to-sarri-criticism/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1124603553-300x300.jpg) Eden Hazard has given a blunt response to recent criticism from Maurizio Sarri, admitting he doesn't care about what he thinks of him. The Chelsea … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/hazard-delivers-response-to-sarri-criticism/) * * * ### [Milan pair send parting dig towards Chelsea's Gonzalo Higuain](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/milan-pair-send-parting-dig-towards-chelseas-gonzalo-higuain/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1087954942-300x300.jpg) Milan pair Jose Mauri and Suso have sent a parting dig towards Gonzalo Higuain, who joined Chelsea on loan earlier this week.\ After arriving on an … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/milan-pair-send-parting-dig-towards-chelseas-gonzalo-higuain/) * * * ### [Barella prefers Chelsea move over other Premier League suitors](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/barella-prefers-chelsea-move-over-other-premier-league-suitors/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1065500032-300x300.jpg) Chelsea have been given a major transfer boost in the news that Nicolo Barella would rather join the Blues over other potential Premier League … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/barella-prefers-chelsea-move-over-other-premier-league-suitors/) * * * ### [Morata expected in Madrid today](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/morata-expected-in-madrid-today/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1077776048-1-300x300.jpg) Chelsea's Alvaro Morata is expected to arrive in Madrid later today, as he prepares to complete a move to Atletico.\ According to a report from ESPN, … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/morata-expected-in-madrid-today/) * * * ### [Zola confirms Moses is in talks with Fenerbahce](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/zola-confirms-moses-is-in-talks-with-fenerbahce/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1011907710-1-300x300.jpg) Chelsea coach Gianfranco Zola has confirmed that the club have allowed Victor Moses to speak to Fenerbahce about a potential move this … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/zola-confirms-moses-is-in-talks-with-fenerbahce/) * * * ### [Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be back for Sheff Wed clash this weekend](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/ruben-loftus-cheek-could-be-back-for-sheff-wed-clash-this-weekend/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1085763982-300x300.jpg) Chelsea have been given a huge update ahead of this weekend's FA Cup Fourth Round clash with Sheffield Wednesday with the news that Ruben … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/ruben-loftus-cheek-could-be-back-for-sheff-wed-clash-this-weekend/) * * * ### [Four Chelsea games picked for TV coverage in March](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/four-chelsea-games-picked-for-tv-coverage-in-march/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1089748676-300x300.jpg) Four Chelsea games have been selected for TV coverage during the month of March.\ Sky Sports have released their picks for March, with Chelsea present … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/four-chelsea-games-picked-for-tv-coverage-in-march/) * * * ### [Zola backs Higuain to hit the ground running](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/zola-backs-higuain-to-hit-the-ground-running/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1088006252-300x300.jpg) Gianfranco Zola is backing loan signing Gonzalo Higuain to hit the ground running at Stamford Bridge.\ Higuain joins Chelsea off the back of a mixed … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/zola-backs-higuain-to-hit-the-ground-running/) * * * ### [Chelsea Predicted XI: Sheffield Wednesday (H)](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/chelsea-predicted-xi-sheffield-wednesday-h/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1081311810-300x300.jpg) Chelsea will be looking to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup when they welcome Sheffield Wednesday to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.\ The Blues … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/chelsea-predicted-xi-sheffield-wednesday-h/) * * * ### [Drinkwater linked with Fenerbahce switch](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/drinkwater-linked-with-fenerbahce-switch/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1011471768-300x300.jpg) Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater has reportedly emerged as a target for Fenerbahce. \ According to claims from Italian news outlet … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/drinkwater-linked-with-fenerbahce-switch/) * * * ### [Shevchenko claims Milan don't need former loanee Higuain](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/shevchenko-claims-milan-dont-need-former-loanee-higuain/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1075796500-300x300.jpg) Former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko has fired a parting shot at Gonzalo Higuain, saying he doesn't believe AC Milan need him.\ Chelsea revealed … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/shevchenko-claims-milan-dont-need-former-loanee-higuain/) * * * ### [Giroud not worried about Higuain competition](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/giroud-not-worried-about-higuain-competition/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1075827222-300x300.jpg) Olivier Giroud isn't concerned following Chelsea's signing of Gonzalo Higuain, with the Frenchman claiming the added competition can only be healthy … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/01/25/giroud-not-worried-about-higuain-competition/) * * * For more stories similar to those above, visit the [Read Chelsea homepage](https://readchelsea.com/). 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