Chelsea ticket sales latest, Tuchel distances himself from Boro FA Cup plea, Havertz’ classy gesture

Morning Chelsea followers

Chelsea cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals – however it’s not identified the place proprietor Roman Abramovich is crusing.

In the meantime, Seb Coe hopes American bidders for Chelsea will jog on after the Olympic legend joined the race to purchase out Abramovich.

Russian oligarch Abramovich’s two megayachts are stated to be heading for protected haven Turkey after he was hit by Authorities sanctions.

In distinction, the Blues do not know who awaits subsequent in what might be a last-eight tie performed behind closed doorways.

Christian Pulisic and skipper Cesar Azpilicueta sealed their 2-1 comeback win in Lille and 4-1 success on combination.

Boss Thomas Tuchel stated: “It is so good that so many followers are right here and took the time to journey and help the crew.

“It feels good. We’re within the quarter-finals. It is a huge step. We confirmed once more resilience and overcame difficulties… We received a deserved win.

“However the consideration round Stamford Bridge stays firmly on the takeover saga.

And it is one thing of a dash for middle-distance operating legend Coe because the deadline for bidding approaches.

The London Olympics chief has joined ex-Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton’s consortium crew.

Lord Coe stated: “I’m sure Sir Martin is the fitting man to guide Chelsea Soccer Membership into its subsequent chapter.

“He has an distinctive monitor report in British enterprise, in addition to unrivalled expertise in shepherding Liverpool out of a really troublesome scenario.”

Their principal rivals might be Chicago Cubs proprietor Thomas Ricketts, who has linked up with billionaire hedge fund tycoon Ken Griffin.

However the Saudi Media Group are nonetheless stated to have an interest.

The Blues hope the Authorities will loosen up restrictions to permit sanction-hit Abramovich to promote the membership this month.