At least in terms of sport, the chances are good that Chelsea FC can celebrate a sense of achievement in the round of 16 of the Football Champions League. After the 2-0 win over Lille in the first leg, even a narrow away defeat would be enough to qualify for the quarter-finals.
Outside the field, the problems are great after the pronounced ban on player transfers, ticket sales and fan articles. The English media is already speculating whether coach Thomas Tuchel could leave the club for Manchester United in the summer. Tuchel’s spectrum of concerns has expanded significantly. “There are new things to discuss, for example how to get to the games, things that are otherwise taken for granted,” said the 48-year-old on Tuesday. “As long as we have shirts, as long as we live, we will thrive, be competitive and fight hard to succeed. We owe that to the people who usually support us. I try to be honest, provide insight and information from the heart of a coach,” explained Tuchel, who is currently one of the few Chelsea officials to speak out.
Chelsea made no friends with the request to play the FA Cup quarter-finals at Middlesbrough FC on Saturday in front of empty ranks. Because Chelsea are not allowed to sell tickets, the opponent should not be allowed to do so either. Opponents Middlesbrough immediately reacted with harsh criticism.
In the second semifinal of tonight, Juventus Turin wants to make everything clear at home after the 1-1 draw in the first leg at Villarreal.
Source: Nachrichten
