What a difference two weeks makes. Prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Chelsea were among a select few super-clubs who had effectively been insulated from the impact of the pandemic by their owner’s fabulous wealth and looked set to dominate domestic and European football in the years ahead.
This morning, with the UK Government sanctioning Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, the club has been plunged into a state of wild instability and uncertainty. Their nightmare scenario has become a reality.
