Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said his team cannot show any self-pity amid off-field turmoil and that they have a responsibility towards behind-the-scenes staff to remain focused during the club's impending sale.
European champions Chelsea were initially put up for sale by owner Roman Abramovich after Russia's invasion of Ukraine before sanctions were imposed on the oligarch by the British government, effectively giving it control of the club.
Tuchel added he was impressed with his players' focus as Chelsea strolled into the FA Cup semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough on Saturday. They have won all six games since Abramovich put the club up for sale. “They have impressed me, not surprised me,” Tuchel said. “At one point, we needed to accept we didn't cause the situation, we can't influence the situation, and we can't change the situation no matter what we do or how much we talk about it.
“I feel a responsibility because there are people who are worried who are not in the spotlight. My players and staff are privileged but we are concerned. There are 700 or 800 people working at Chelsea and are maybe existentially worried about what will happen at the club.
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