Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte declined to mention the club's owner Roman Abramovich as he gave his verdict on the situation affecting his former employers as he described the latest developments as "a pity".
Abramovich has been added to the UK's list of sanctioned individuals, with his assets frozen, shrouding the club in uncertainty as they are forced to operate under a special licence pending further developments.
Questions have been asked regarding ticketing, player contracts and transfers, while a number of sponsors and partners have issued statements regarding their agreements with the London side.
