Thomas Tuchel delivers verdict on Chelsea supporters' planned protest against Ricketts bid

Thomas Tuchel is aware that Chelsea supporters will protest tomorrow against the Ricketts' bid to buy the club from Roman Abramovich and says it is "one of the consequences" the family faces after patriarch Joe was accused of making 'Islamophobic' remarks in leaked emails three years ago.

Joe Ricketts has since said "I strongly believe bigoted ideas are wrong" and a spokesperson for the family – who own the Chicago Cubs – recently stated they reject hate speech of any form: "Our family rejects any form of hate in the strongest possible terms. Racism and Islamophobia have no place whatsoever in our society. We have developed deep and abiding partnerships with all the Muslim community in Chicago, as well as with all communities of colour.

"Respect for diversity and inclusion are central to our family's values. If we prevail in our bid for Chelsea, we commit to the Club and to the fans that we will actively promote these values."

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That statement has done little to quell the opposition to the family's bid to buy Chelsea and supporters will protest ahead of the Premier League meeting with Brentford and Stamford Bridge. And when asked about the problematic statements reportedly made by Joe Ricketts, Tuchel said: "Nowadays you have to deal with it and you have to face the consequences if you are responsible for these kind of quotes.

"You have to face the consequences. If one of the consequences is that the fans do a protest or give their opinions you have to deal with it. I hope it will not disturb the team and the fans who support us will remember we have a team who is challenging in three competitions in a crucial moment of the