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Chelsea takeover has affected squad and results, says Tuchel

December 4, 2021 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel before the match Action Images via Reuters

The sanctions on Chelsea and the Premier League club's takeover have had an impact on the dressing room which led to a slump in form but the situation cannot be used as an excuse for poor results, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Friday.

Chelsea were put up for sale by owner Roman Abramovich following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and before sanctions were imposed on him by the British government. Tuchel said he has been told the club has a preferred bidder but did not name them.

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