CHELSEA were thrown into turmoil when their owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government.
The billionaire had his assets frozen due to his close ties with Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Chelsea won 3-1 at Norwich on Thursday despite Abramovich being sanctioned by the government earlier that day
The club are unable to sell home or away match tickets to their fans.
Merchandise cannot be bought or sold and as a result the club shop at Stamford Bridge has been closed.
Three cut their commercial ties with Chelsea, costing the club tens of millions in sponsorship.
There is also a ban on any transfers – incoming or outgoing.
New contracts cannot be handed out to any of the squad meaning the Blues could lose THREE key centre-backs for FREE this summer.
Andreas Christensen, club captain Cesar Azpilicueta and Antonio Rudiger are all being linked with moves abroad.
And the financial chaos at Chelsea could see their rivals look to pounce… starting with manager Thomas Tuchel.
But what clubs could the German leave Chelsea for?
Manchester United
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has suggested that Manchester United should take advantage of Chelsea’s off-pitch turmoil and pounce on manager Tuchel.
The Red Devils are still searching for a permanent manager ahead of next season.
Interim manager Ralf Rangnick will most likely move to an advisory role.
Writing on the Telegraph, Carragher said: “United can offer him the security and backing every top coach craves.
“Yes, it will seem a predatory move – taking advantage of Chelsea’s crisis – but from United and Tuchel’s perspective the more you consider it, the more of a no-brainer it is.”
Rangnick is set to take up an advisory role behind the scenes when a permanent manager is appointed
Real Madrid
Man Utd are reportedly open to hiring Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti on a short-term basis should they fail to land their top managerial targets.
And should Ancelotti leave Real – despite sitting top of the table and knocking Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League – Tuchel could be a good replacement.
Tuchel’s tough managerial style could help keep Real’s dressing room in check and help maintain dominance in LaLiga.
Ancelotti has been linked with the Man Utd job
Paris Saint-Germain
Mauricio Pochettino could find himself out of a job very soon after his PSG side capitulated in the second leg of their Champions League tie with Real.
PSG surrendered a two-goal lead with Karim Benzema scoring a 16-minute hat-trick to seal a historic comeback.
Tuchel could return to replace his predecessor… PSG with Tuchel at the wheel reached their first-ever Champions League final.
Liverpool legend Carragher also believes Tuchel got more out of the PSG squad compared to Poch.
He said: “With respect to Pochettino – who I have always rated very highly – Tuchel got more out of the PSG squad than his successor.”
Pochettino is facing the sack at PSG after his side capitulated against Real in the Champions League
Atletico Madrid
Spanish champions Atletico Madrid are enduring a tough domestic campaign.
Diego Simeone’s men are 15 points behind LaLiga leaders Real.
And should Atletico look to go in a different direction in the summer to give them a good chance of reclaiming the title, Tuchel could be their man.
The German would inherit a squad used to playing with three central defenders – which is his go-to set-up.
Atletico look set to miss out on retaining LaLiga with Real over ten points clear of their rivals
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola could look to leave Premier League champions Manchester City next summer.
The Spaniard is out of contract and could look to move into international management next.
And should City have to replace Guardiola, Champions League winner Tuchel could be their man.
Tuchel’s high-pressing style would help keep City in the title picture and would make them hard to beat in Europe.
City got a taste of how hard it is to beat a resolute Tuchel side when they lost last year’s Champions League final to Chelsea in Porto.
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It comes as:
- LIVE: The very latest from Stamford Bridge
- Chelsea owner Abramovich is sanctioned by UK Government
- Q&A: What does it all mean for The Blues?
- Chelsea CAN still be sold with buyers ‘keen’
- Club at threat of POINTS DEDUCTION
- Sponsors are getting jittery – including Three
- Chelsea are banned from selling match tickets
- Club slapped with transfer ban and giving out contracts
- Tonight’s game against Norwich is ON despite the drama
- Chelsea can only earn money from food and drink
- Strict travel budget means ban on private jets to away games
- FIVE players are now certain to leave in summer
- FAN’S VIEW: We shouldn’t be punished because of Roman
