Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says ‘you have to stop’ after persistent Roman Abramovich questions in press conference

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel said he was beginning to repeat himself after requesting for reporters to stop asking about Roman Abramovich’s ownership of the club. Abramovich claimed to have handed over the “stewardship” of Chelsea to the club’s Foundation trustees — including chair Bruce Buck — last week in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ad/> In the past the Russian oligarch has denied he has a close relationship with Vladimir Putin, while on Monday Abramovich’s spokesperson said he is a key player in early peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

FootballFIFA falls short on weekend football shows its support – The Warm-UpYESTERDAY AT 06:31 Amid calls for Abramovich to be sanctioned by the UK government, Tuchel faced one question too many regarding the Chelsea owner during his press conference previewing their FA Cup match with Luton on Wednesday. «You have to stop, I am not a politician,” he said. “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." Abramovich assisting with Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says spokesperson Neville accuses Abramovich of 'cowardly approach' What does 'stewardship' mean for Chelsea and why is Abramovich attracting attention? Tuchel had earlier admitted Abramovich’s handling of the club would not affect his own “daily business” with the players and key advisors.