BREAKING: Tuchel backs Chelsea fans over planned protest against Ricketts family as he sends strong warning message
According to latest’s reports, Protests are planned at Saturday’s game against Brentford at Stamford Bridge following concerns over the suitability of the Ricketts family to be Chelsea’s new owners.
However, More than 20,000 have signed an online petition against a Ricketts takeover, citing a leaked email in which Joe Ricketts, the 80-year-old father of the family, branded Muslims his enemies and discriminatory remarks made by his sons Pete and Todd.
Chelsea fans believe the Ricketts family will tarnish the image of the club.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has backed the protest but also warned fans not to distract the players during games.
“You have to face the consequences if you are responsible for these kind of quotes,” said Tuchel. “If one of the consequences is that the fans protest you have to deal with it.
“I hope the fans remember we have a team challenging in three competitions in a crucial moment of the season and don’t distract them in their approach to the stadium or during the game. We have enough to deal with at the moment.”