Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea fans' pro-Roman Abramovich chants during Ukraine tribute came at wrong time

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel criticised fans who chanted the name of outgoing owner Roman Abramovich during a tribute to Ukraine ahead of their game with Burnley. Last week Tuchel complained that criticism of Abramovich had spoiled the League Cup final against Liverpool, which they then lost.

Ad/> However the German manager — who was previously at Paris Saint-Germain — continued to face down questions over the oligarch, who has regularly been linked to Russian president Vladimir Putin, and refused to address the subject at a press conference on Friday. League CupKlopp praises 'outstanding' Tuchel as Henderson prepares for 'world class' Chelsea in final25/02/2022 AT 18:40 Ahead of the match at Turf Moor both sets of players came together in solidarity with Ukraine.

However some Chelsea fans used the opportunity to chant Abramovich’s name, which followed on from messages on social media praising the billionaire, who has put the club and his London properties up for sale, with newspaper reports that he fears he will be targeted by sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Tuchel said it was the wrong time to do such a thing by Chelsea fans, though he did not indicate when was the right time to glorify Abramovich.

“It’s not the moment to do this," Tuchel offered in a post-match press conference. Chelsea ease to win over Burnley to reinforce spot in top four and pile misery on Clarets Muller scores own goal as Bayern drop points in draw with Leverkusen Villa crush Southampton, Newcastle beat Brighton, Palace claim win at Wolves «Listen, if we show solidarity we show solidarity and we should do it together.