Tuchel admits Russia's war clouds Chelsea minds ahead of Carabao Cup final

Thomas Tuchel would not comment on potential sanctions for Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, but the Blues’ German coach did admit no one at Chelsea will turn away from an “unthinkable” war in Europe.

Caoimhin Kelleher of Liverpool behind the scenes at a photoshoot prior the Carabao Cup Final at AXA Training Centre on February 25, 2022 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Thomas Tuchel says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has clouded collective minds at Chelsea.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has already been the subject of much discussion in UK Parliament and beyond, with a number of Russian oligarchs and companies facing UK sanctions.