Anxiety in London As PL Club Chelsea to Hold Talks With UK Government Over Abramovich Sanctions

• Chelsea officials will meet with the UK government over the future of the English Premier League club
• Club owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned and all his UK assets frozen amid links with Russian President Vladimir Putin
• Although a special licence will allow the club to run its daily affairs, officials of the club are desperate to seek guidance from the government

English Premier League side Chelsea are preparing to hold talks with the UK government following the sanctions imposed on club owner Roman Abramovich, 90min reports.

All assets owned by the Russian billionaire in the UK have been frozen, but a special licence will allow the club to continue its day-to-day activities.

On Thursday morning, news broke that the Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK Government.

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The Premier League club confirmed the development and stated that measures are in place to discuss with the government on the way forward. Chelsea statement said via the club's website:

"We intend to engage in discussions with the UK Government regarding the scope of the licence.

"The Club will update further when it is appropriate to do so."

Thomas Tuchel reacts

Meanwhile, 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.

Chelsea beat Leeds despite Abramovich sanctions

Sports Brief earlier reported that Chelsea showed they can cope amid the Roman Abramovich turmoil as they won 3-1 against Norwich just hours after their Russian owner was sanctioned by the British Government, while Leeds plunged deeper into relegation trouble on Thursday.

Thomas Tuchel's side arrived at Carrow Road rocked by the revelation that Abramovich is one of seven oligarchs hit by sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

All seven are described as part of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inner circle, with Abramovich's UK assets frozen and tough restrictions placed on Chelsea, who are currently unable to sign new players, renew contracts or sell match tickets.