--- title: "Chelsea morning news round-up – 20th February 2019" canonical: "https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/20/chelsea-morning-news-round-up-20th-february-2019/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Chelsea News" published: "2019-02-20T07:30:00Z" modified: "2019-02-20T07:30:00Z" --- # Chelsea morning news round-up – 20th February 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. * * * ### [Maurizio Sarri rues "confused football" by Chelsea](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/maurizio-sarri-rues-confused-football-by-chelsea/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1097120672-1-300x300.jpg) Maurizio Sarri admits his Chelsea side played "confused football" during their FA Cup fifth round defeat to Manchester United. The holders were sent … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/maurizio-sarri-rues-confused-football-by-chelsea/) * * * ### [Chelsea player ratings: Manchester United (H)](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/chelsea-player-ratings-manchester-united-h-3/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1130565520-300x300.jpg) Maurizio Sarri's nine-day ultimatum got off to the worst possible start, as Paul Pogba came to the fore and dominated Chelsea's feeble midfield.\ The … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/chelsea-player-ratings-manchester-united-h-3/) * * * ### [Sarri's substitutions are going to cost him his job](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/sarris-substitutions-are-going-to-cost-him-his-job/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1060191386-300x300.jpg) Who needs a coach when every player on the field knows who is going to replace whom and at what stage of the game as well.\ Mateo Kovacic starts, so … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/sarris-substitutions-are-going-to-cost-him-his-job/) * * * ### [Sarri to take training as normal on Tuesday afternoon](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/sarri-to-take-training-as-normal-on-tuesday-afternoon/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1130546206-300x300.jpg) Despite the concerns over Maurizio Sarri's job at Chelsea, it appears it's business as normal at the club's training ground on Tuesday morning.\ Simon … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/sarri-to-take-training-as-normal-on-tuesday-afternoon/) * * * ### [Who would you like to replace Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea?](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/who-would-you-like-to-replace-maurizio-sarri-at-chelsea/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1130563916-300x300.jpg) The pressure is mounting on Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri, with the sack now looking inevitable unless he can drastically turn things around at … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/who-would-you-like-to-replace-maurizio-sarri-at-chelsea/) * * * ### [Drogba picks his all-time Premier League 5-a-side team](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/drogba-picks-his-all-time-premier-league-5-a-side-team/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1039403868-300x300.jpg) Former Chelsea striker and club legend Didier Drogba has named his best Premier League five-a-side team.\ Speaking at the 2019 NBA All-Star Game, as … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/drogba-picks-his-all-time-premier-league-5-a-side-team/) * * * ### ['When and not if' Sarri on the brink as Chelsea players tire of his tactics](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/when-and-not-if-sarri-on-the-brink-as-chelsea-players-tire-of-his-tactics/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1130564662-300x300.jpg) Sources close to Chelsea have told the Daily Mail that it is a case of 'when and not if' Maurizio Sarri is sacked by the club.\ According to the … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/when-and-not-if-sarri-on-the-brink-as-chelsea-players-tire-of-his-tactics/) * * * ### [Chelsea make Under enquiry as potential Hazard replacement](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/chelsea-make-under-enquiry-as-potential-hazard-replacement/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1075668438-300x300.jpg) Chelsea have reportedly enquired about the availability of Roma star Cengiz Under.\ According to Turkish Football, the Blues have earmarked the player … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/chelsea-make-under-enquiry-as-potential-hazard-replacement/) * * * ### [Kovacic wants to stay in the Premier League](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/kovacic-wants-to-stay-in-the-premier-league/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1130721104-300x300.jpg) Mateo Kovacic wants to stay in the Premier League beyond the end of the season.\ According to reports in Spain from El Chiringuito TV, as cited on … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/kovacic-wants-to-stay-in-the-premier-league/) * * * ### [Zidane and Lampard lined up as possible Sarri replacements](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/zidane-and-lampard-lined-up-as-possible-sarri-replacements/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/962419302-300x300.jpg) Chelsea have reportedly identified Zinedine Zidane and Frank Lampard as potential replacements for Maurizio Sarri.\ Sky Sports claims on Twitter that … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/zidane-and-lampard-lined-up-as-possible-sarri-replacements/) * * * ### [Bakayoko wants to stay at AC Milan](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/bakayoko-wants-to-stay-at-ac-milan/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1125271402-300x300.jpg) Tiemoue Bakayoko is reluctant to return to Chelsea and has set his sights on a permanent stay with AC Milan.\ The Frenchman has enjoyed an involved … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/bakayoko-wants-to-stay-at-ac-milan/) * * * ### [Sarri sacking is 'not imminent'](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/sarri-sacking-is-not-imminent/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1097104362-1-300x300.jpg) Maurizio Sarri's dismissal at Chelsea is 'not imminent' yet, according to claims from The Evening Standard. \ The Italian's future … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/sarri-sacking-is-not-imminent/) * * * ### [Chelsea could appoint Zola on an interim basis](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/chelsea-could-appoint-zola-on-an-interim-basis/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1075928794-300x300.jpg) Chelsea could appoint Gianfranco Zola as their interim manager until the end of the season if they sack Maurizio Sarri, according to Sky … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/19/chelsea-could-appoint-zola-on-an-interim-basis/) * * * For more stories similar to those 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