Thomas Tuchel has admitted that Chelsea's change of ownership is adding to the pressure of replacing the likes of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen. The duo are set to depart Stamford Bridge this summer when their contracts expire at the end of the season, with the German defender having confirmed his intention to leave the club.
The Blues are unable to even offer their stars new contracts under the terms of their special operating licence placed upon Chelsea in the aftermath of Roman Abramovich being added to the UK Government's sanction list.
The club await their new owners being chosen, with three groups remaining in contention: Todd Boehly's consortium, the group led by Martinho Broughton and a third collection headed by Stephen Pagliuca.
