Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said his team cannot show any self-pity amid off-field turmoil and that they have a responsibility towards behind-the-scenes staff to remain focused during the club's impending sale.
The European champions were initially put up for sale by owner Roman Abramovich following Russia's invasion of Ukraine before sanctions were imposed on the oligarch by the British government, effectively giving it control of the club.
Tuchel added he was impressed with his players' focus as Chelsea strolled into the F.A. Cup semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough on Saturday. They have won all six games since Abramovich put the club up for sale.
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