Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel complains criticism of Roman Abramovich due to Ukraine war spoiling final atmosphere

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has conceded the ‘uncertainty’ created by Roman Abramovich’s name being mentioned in Parliament on Thursday. The German is preparing his players to face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, and acknowledged the trouble that the development has caused for the match, but also the wider implications.

Ad/> Abramovich is often linked to Russian president Vladimir Putin and held political positions in Russia. He is also an Israeli citizen after having his residence status changed in 2018 by the UK government, who delayed renewing his visa.

League CupKlopp praises 'outstanding' Tuchel as Henderson prepares for 'world class' Chelsea in final16 HOURS AGO Labour MP Chris Bryant named the oligarch in Parliament as politicians discussed the attack by Russia, and stated that a home office document leaked to him linked Abramovich to the Russian state and ‘corrupt activity and practices.’ Abramovich and Chelsea have long faced accusations and criticism over the source of their and their owner’s wealth. With sanctions on Russia escalating as the war continues, it is conceivable that the 55-year-old will be targeted as a prominent figure.

He has consistently denied being close to Putin. 'No more words, time to act!' — Polish FA president and Lewandowski refuse to play Russia playoff Champions League final moved from St Petersburg to Paris Juve, Barca and Real plan Super League relaunch — Paper Round Tuchel — who joined Chelsea after leaving PSG, also owned by figures with links to extensive human rights abuses — said he had kept abreast of the conversations.

“I am aware of all these scenarios and I am aware of all these discussions at the moment,” Tuchel admitted. “I would love to take my right not