Tuchel speaks on the uncertainties at Chelsea over Russia/Ukraine war

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has aired his opinion on the ongoing Russia and Ukraine war which has affected the English club indirectly.

This is because Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich owns Chelsea, and there have been calls for a takeover of the club from him owing to the Russia and Ukraine war.

Tuchel, in his statement, admitted that there are uncertainties surrounding Chelsea as he added that he understands the criticism directed at the Blues over the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

According to the report, the Labour MP Chris Bryant told the House of Commons that Chelsea owner, Abramovich, should have his assets seized after Russia invaded Ukraine on Tuesday.

Bryant also asked why the billionaire businessman should be allowed to operate a football club himself.

Tuchel, in his statement, told reporters the situation in Ukraine and the potential consequences were “clouding” his squad’s thoughts.

Tuchel said: “We shouldn’t pretend this is not an issue. The situation for everyone here is horrible. Nobody expected this, it’s pretty unreal.

“It’s clouding our minds, and our excitement towards the final. It brings huge uncertainty, much more to all people in the moment more involved than us. We send our best wishes and regards to them, obviously.

“Still there are so many uncertainties around the situation of our club, in the UK with scenarios like this, that it makes no sense if I comment on it. We’re aware of it, we haven’t got so much insight or inside information than you might think, and in the very end, I think it’s also the right from the team and staff to not be political, to focus on sports. Not because we are hiding, but the situation is clear, it’s horrible, no doubt about it.”