--- title: "Chelsea morning news round-up – 26th February 2019" canonical: "https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/26/chelsea-morning-news-round-up-26th-february-2019/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Chelsea News" published: "2019-02-26T07:30:00Z" modified: "2019-02-26T07:30:00Z" --- # Chelsea morning news round-up – 26th 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. * * * ### [Kepa releases statement after EFL Cup final controversy](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/kepa-releases-statement-after-efl-cup-final-controversy/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1127105541-300x300.jpg) Kepa Arrizabalaga has released a statement explaining his behaviour, following the bizarre controversy at the end of Sunday's EFL Cup final. Chelsea … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/kepa-releases-statement-after-efl-cup-final-controversy/) * * * ### [Luiz told Kepa to "respect" Sarri's decision](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/luiz-told-kepa-to-respect-sarris-decision/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1127105576-300x300.jpg) David Luiz has revealed what he told Kepa Arrizabalaga during a dramatic incident in Sunday's EFL Cup final. Chelsea were defeated on penalties by … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/luiz-told-kepa-to-respect-sarris-decision/) * * * ### [Mourinho claims Hazard has what it takes to play for Real Madrid](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/mourinho-claims-hazard-has-what-it-takes-to-play-for-real-madrid/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1126978377-300x300.jpg) Ex-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has claimed that Eden Hazard has what it takes to play for Real Madrid.\ Mourinho has backed Hazard by saying that he … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/mourinho-claims-hazard-has-what-it-takes-to-play-for-real-madrid/) * * * ### [Rudiger says everything will be fine after Kepa incident](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/rudiger-says-everything-will-be-fine-after-kepa-incident/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1127105434-300x300.jpg) Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has played down the incident involving goalkeeper Kepa and manager Maurizio Sarri in the League Cup final on … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/rudiger-says-everything-will-be-fine-after-kepa-incident/) * * * ### [Barkley re-watched Sarri's Napoli to prepare for his arrival](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/barkley-re-watched-sarris-napoli-to-prepare-for-his-arrival/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1126980161-300x300.jpg) Ross Barkley has revealed that he re-watched Napoli's games from last season in the summer prior to Maurizio Sarri's arrival at Stamford Bridge in … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/barkley-re-watched-sarris-napoli-to-prepare-for-his-arrival/) * * * ### [Chelsea's "dream" is to replace Sarri with Zidane](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/chelseas-dream-is-to-replace-sarri-with-zidane/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/962802782-300x300.jpg) Chelsea's dream move is to replace Maurizio Sarri with former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane at the end of the season. \ According to AS, … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/chelseas-dream-is-to-replace-sarri-with-zidane/) * * * ### [Mike Dean taken off duty for Chelsea's clash with Spurs](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/mike-dean-taken-off-duty-for-chelseas-clash-with-spurs/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1126815598-300x300.jpg) Mike Dean will no longer be the fourth official for Chelsea's meeting with Tottenham later this week.\ The Mirror reports that Dean was due to be … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/mike-dean-taken-off-duty-for-chelseas-clash-with-spurs/) * * * ### [Torino reach agreement to sign Aina permantly](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/torino-reach-agreement-to-sign-aina-permantly/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1129687947-300x300.jpg) Ola Aina will complete a €10 million move to Torino in the summer, according to reports in Italy.\ As per claims made by Tuttosport, as cited … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/torino-reach-agreement-to-sign-aina-permantly/) * * * ### [Four Findings: Chelsea 0-0 Manchester City (Carabao Cup final)](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/four-findings-chelsea-0-0-manchester-city-carabao-cup-final/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1127099654-300x300.jpg) Chelsea fell agonisingly short against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday afternoon.\ The Blues were able to hold Pep Guardiola's … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/four-findings-chelsea-0-0-manchester-city-carabao-cup-final/) * * * ### [Chelsea monitoring Ismaila Sarr](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/chelsea-monitoring-ismaila-sarr/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/986180360-300x300.jpg) Chelsea are monitoring Rennes winger Ismaila Sarr, according to a report from Calciomercato. The Blues face a transfer ban that will render … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/chelsea-monitoring-ismaila-sarr/) * * * ### [Chelsea continue to eye Romagnoli](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/chelsea-continue-to-eye-romagnoli/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1089837840-300x300.jpg) Chelsea are monitoring AC Milan captain Alessio Romagnoli despite their transfer ban, according to claims from Italian news outlet … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/chelsea-continue-to-eye-romagnoli/) * * * ### [Chelsea fine Kepa Arrizabalaga after cup final fiasco](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/chelsea-fine-kepa-arrizabalaga-after-cup-final-fiasco/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1127105534-300x300.jpg) Chelsea have fined goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga a week's wages after he refused to leave the field during the Carabao Cup Final … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/02/25/chelsea-fine-kepa-arrizabalaga-after-cup-final-fiasco/) * * * For more stories similar to those above, visit the [Read Chelsea homepage](https://readchelsea.com/). 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