Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel makes big statement after Abramovich sanctions

• Thomas Tuchel has revealed he has no plans to depart Chelsea in the wake of the club's latest woes
• The Blues are currently operating under a special licence after club owner Roman Abramovich was slapped with sanctions
• The development has plunged the Blues into uncertainty, with reports suggesting a number of key members could quit the club
• However, Tuchel has come out to allay any such fears, maintaining that he is happy at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has broken his silence after club owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government.

Abramovich has been looking to sell the west London club following the Ukraine-Russia crisis over fears he could be slapped with sanctions over his alleged ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

However, the axe fell on him before he could offload the club, plunging the Blues into a future of uncertainty.

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A number of key Chelsea members including players have been tipped to quit Stamford Bridge in the wake of Abramovich's sanctions.

However, Tuchel has come out to offer Chelsea fans a glimmer of hope as he allayed fears he could depart the club.

The German tactician insisted he is keen to stay at the club, adding that he is happy in the blue side of London.

“Actually, I'm not sure I am concerned but I am aware of it. It changes almost every day," he told BBC.

“I am still happy to be here and still happy to be manager of a strong team. I know there is a lot of noise around," he added.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Man City boss Pep Guardiola has sent a special message to Chelsea players and his compatriot Thomas Tuchel after Blues owner Roman Abramovich was slapped with sanctions by the UK government.

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Guardiola is among the Premier League's high-profile figures to delve into the Chelsea crisis, revealing he "feels sorry" for Tuchel and the players.

However, the Spaniard did not share much when he was asked about what he made of the happenings at Stamford Bridge.