UCL: Tuchel reveals what he would do if Chelsea are barred from flying to play Lille

Chelsea will return to action in the Uefa Champions League this week when they play against Lille.

The match is coming at a time when the UK government has sanctioned Chelsea, which has affected their finances.

Reacting to how the sanction could affect their match vs Lille, the Blues coach Thomas Tuchel revealed he would drive his squad if they are barred from flying.

Ahead of the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, Tuchel said: “I think practically what’s changed is more for the guys who for example organised the journey to Lille, because they had to figure out how we were arriving there.

“My last information was that we are getting a plane. So we can go by plane and come back by plane. If not, we’ll go by train. If not, we’ll go by bus. If not, I’ll drive a seven-seater!

“Honestly, I will do it. You can mark my words, I will do it to arrive there.

“If you’d asked me 20 or 30 years ago, to be in charge of a Champions League match, what I was willing to do, I’d say: ‘Ok, where do I have to be and when?’

“Why should this change? I will be there and we will be there. Of course, organisation wise, there are some negotiations going on and talks, but it doesn’t influence me.”