Tuchel says fans should not have sung Abramovich’s name during minute’s applause

Tuchel says fans should not have sung Abramovich’s name during minute’s applause

Players from Burnley and Chelsea stand for a moment of reflection and solidarity with Ukraine before kick-off (Martin Rickett/PA)

Thomas Tuchel criticised Chelsea fans for singing Roman Abramovich’s name during a minute’s applause in solidarity with Ukraine before Saturday’s 4-0 win at Burnley.

Fans on all sides at Turf Moor had stood to applaud before kick-off as part of a league-wide campaign to show support for Ukraine following the Russian invasion of the country.

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