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Thomas Tuchel says Roman Abramovich's decision to pass over control of Chelsea makes no difference to him and team

By Daily Sports Nigeria on March 1, 2022

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel: "We are calm in the centre of a storm or of some noise around us that we cannot control and we are also not responsible for it. It's best to stay calm, focus on what we love and what we do. This is sport."

Thomas Tuchel has pleaded for questions put to him about Roman Abramovich to end, saying he has "no answers".

A visibly moved Tuchel asked reporters to stop asking him questions about the war in Ukraine, saying the situation is "horrible".

"You have to stop, I am not a politician," Tuchel said, eventually halting journalists after several questions at his pre-match press conference before Chelsea play Luton in the FA Cup.

"I can only repeat myself, and I feel bad to repeat it as I never experienced war. So even to talk about it, I feel bad.

"I'm very privileged as I sit here in peace. I do the best I can but you have to stop asking me these questions as I have no answers for you."

Labour MP Chris Bryant used Parliamentary Privilege to reveal that Chelsea owner Abramovich is selling his UK home and another flat, telling the House of Commons the Russian billionaire is "terrified of being sanctioned".

Tuchel says Abramovich's decision to pass over control of the club to trustees has made no difference to him and the team, or the day to day running of the club.

He reiterated he does not expect his responsibilities at Stamford Bridge to change, despite Abramovich announcing his intention to hand stewardship and care of the club to its charitable foundation. Abramovich released his statement on Saturday, on the eve of Chelsea's Carabao Cup final defeat to Liverpool.

Speaking ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup fifth-round tie against Luton, Tuchel said: "For me as a coach and in charge of the first team, the position doesn't change too much in the daily business.

Source Sky Sports

Posted March 1, 2022