Thomas Tuchel praises Chelsea players for performing amid off-field chaos

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel saw his side brush aside Norwich (Joe Giddens/PA).

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel praised his players for handling “another level of distraction” to win 3-1 at Norwich on Thursday.

The Blues took to the field at Carrow Road hours after learning owner Roman Abramovich had been sanctioned by the UK Government and had his assets frozen.