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Cesar Azpilicueta admits it has "not been a normal day" at Chelsea after sanctions were placed on the club.

Roman Abramovich has seen his assets frozen by the UK Government which has had knock-on affects for the west London outfit.

Chelsea travel to Carrow Road on Thursday night to take on Norwich City but will play without a sponsor after Three suspended their relationship with the club in light of the day's events.

The Blues have also seen their spending power capped when it comes to travel, player contracts and transfers.

Azpilicueta, who has been at the club for a decade, is the first member of the squad to speak following the actions taken against Abramovich.

Chelsea are looking to consolidate third place with a result at Norwich and the players are focused on the task at hand.

"I have to admit that this has not been a normal day. We cannot control this matter," Azpilicueta told Premier League Productions.

"We come here & we're focussed on the game & we know we have to fight for the three points. We have to forget about the stuff that is happening outside."

Azpilicueta's own future is now unclear with his contract due to expire in the summer.

As part of the sanctions