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Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta admits 'this has not been a normal day' after the UK government sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich... but urges his side 'to forget about the stuff on the outside' ahead of Norwich clash

Cesar Azpilicueta admitted the club had not had 'a normal day' but urged his side to face the matter at hand on the pitch of defeating Norwich.

The Blues were rocked by the news the club's Russian owner Roman Abramovich was added to the UK's sanctions list following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The club's shirt sponsor, the telecom brand, Three, has also suspended its £40million deal with the Blues, throwing Chelsea's future – including the club's extensive sponsorship arrangements - into doubt.

The club were banned from selling match tickets and were even forced to close their club shop.