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'We feel horrible about it... it clouds our focus': Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says his squad have Russia's invasion of Ukraine on their minds, as oligarch owner Roman Abramovich escapes sanctions from the UK

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea 'feel horrible' about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Roman Abramovich, the club's oligarch owner, is believed to be close with Vladimir Putin and there have been calls for him to be sanctioned by the government.

Tuchel is preparing his side for the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on Sunday and was asked about UEFA's decision to move the final of the Champions League from St Petersburg to Paris.

He replied: 'Yes, a clear yes (it was the right decision). And sadly I think it's the worst reason to have to change a location.