Chelsea's Sarri rules out signing striker, targets winger


Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Chelsea - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - December 30, 2018 Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri gives instructions to Eden Hazard REUTERS/David Klein

(Reuters) - Striker Olivier Giroud's ankle injury will not force Chelsea's hand in the January transfer window but the club could explore the possibility of signing a winger, manager Maurizio Sarri has said.

No return date was set for Giroud's return after he twisted his ankle against Crystal Palace last weekend.

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