Frustrations are building, and it looks like Chelsea's clock is starting to run down. Upon the sanctioning of owner Roman Abramovich, Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea had put up a strong front in a show of solidarity for the fans. The sanctions had thrown a major spanner in the works for the Blues, and they only had their hope to cling on to. Now that two months have passed and there is still no clear decision on the new ownership, patience is beginning to run thin.
Results and performances are beginning to take a hit, players whose contracts are almost up are beginning to play their cards elsewhere. It's becoming a real black hole for Chelsea as situations begin to crumble out of their hands.
If you think Antonio Rudiger's departure has thrown a spanner in the works, wait until you hear what Chelsea could potentially be left with if there is no resolution before the summer break.