Chelsea are seeking clarification from UEFA amid fears they could be without unvaccinated players for their Champions League game in Lille, after the French government confirmed athletes will not be exempt from their vaccine pass requirement.
Under existing UEFA rules, any players unable to travel due to local government restrictions are treated as if they have tested positive. These rules will be reviewed next week.
Chelsea’s concern indicates that some players in Thomas Tuchel’s first-team squad are not fully vaccinated, and would therefore be unavailable for the second leg of the tie on March 16.