Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport chair Julian Knight MP has labelled the prospect of Chelsea supporters not being allowed at Wembley for their FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace 'ridiculous'.
The Blues only had in the region of 600 fans make the trip to the Riverside for the win over Middlesbrough following sanctions placed on Roman Abramovich. Chelsea continue to operate under a government licence which restricts their activity.
Thomas Tuchel's side are unable to make transfers, offer contracts or sell merchandise under the conditions of the 'Russian Regulation' licence but can apply for changes to the licence. Only supporters who had tickets before the sanctions came into play, including season ticket holders, are able to attend matches at the moment.
