Norwich Fans Boo Chelsea Supporters Chanting Roman Abramovich's Name Before Kick-Off
Norwich fans booed Chelsea chanting Roman Abramovich's name prior to kick-off in Thursday's Premier League game.
The Blues owner was sanctioned by the UK government ahead of their fixture at Carrow Road.
But off-field distractions had no impact on their league meeting, with Thomas Tuchel's side claiming three points thanks to a 3-1 win.
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Trevoh Chalobah, Mason Mount and Kai Havertz all got on the score-sheet, though it was the actions of their fans that grabbed headlines.
Chelsea supporters chanted Abramovich's name before kick-off and during the victory at Norwich.
Chelsea fans are still chanting Roman Abramovich's name. That's despite the UK establishment describing him as pro-Kremlin oligarch who has been involved in destabilising Ukraine. #CFC #NORCHE
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) March 10, 2022
The chants were soon drowned out by boos from the home stands.
Chelsea fans chant "Roman Abramovich" before kick-off against Norwich City pic.twitter.com/JMMLwES5gJ
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) March 10, 2022
Chelsea's win on the road sees them solidify their third-place position in the league.
They have 56 points on the board and are six points ahead of fourth-placed Arsenal.
Speaking after the match, Tuchel shared his thoughts on the sanctions imposed by the UK government, which includes a limit of £20,000 travel costs for away games.
"As long as we have enough shirts and a bus to drive to the games, we'll be there and will compete hard," he said.
"We take it day by day. I didn't see that coming yesterday and I don't know what is coming tomorrow.
"Of course, the subject is there, the talks are going on, so there is a certain distraction. The level of impact it has - the news of today is big - in time we don't know how big.
"We cannot influence it."
Topics: Roman Abramovich, Chelsea, Football
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