Thomas Tuchel hits out at Chelsea fans for Abramovich chant ‘Show respect’

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Thomas Tuchel has criticised the Chelsea fans who interrupted a moment of applause for Ukraine by singing about their billionaire Russian owner Roman Abramovich. • Subscribe to Guardian Football ► http://is.gd/GuardianFootball • • “It’s not the moment to do this,” the Chelsea manager said of the chants that were heard from a significant contingent of the travelling support before the Premier League game against Burnley. “If we show solidarity, we should show solidarity together.” The gesture, which was met by boos from the Burnley fans, marred a planned minute’s applause for the Ukrainian people and felt particularly provocative given that the Chelsea owner has as yet failed to condemn Vladimir Putin for his expansionist war in Ukraine. • Tuchel did not hesitate to condemn the singing, calling for Chelsea fans to show more respect in such situations. “We take the knee together, if a person from our club dies we show respect,” he said. “It’s not a moment to give other messages. • Tuchel hits out at Chelsea fans for Abramovich chant 'We should show solidarity:’ ► https://www.theguardian.com/football/... • The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://support.theguardian.com/contr... • Website ► https://www.theguardian.com • Facebook ► / theguardian • Twitter ► / guardian • Instagram ► / guardian • #russia #abramovich #chelsea

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