Chelsea's situation is quite tense amid the latest conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The UK Government has decided to freeze the assets of seven Russian oligarchs - one of them is the Blues' owner Roman Abramovich. This means Chelsea will now face a number of sanctions.
What do the sanctions mean for Chelsea?
Chelsea sanctions refer to the transfers, game tickets, and the shop.
The club's sale process is now on hold after UK Government's decision.
As followed, now Chelsea CAN NOT:
- Sell merchandise: The shop will be closed for fans and Stamford Bridge Hotel will not be able to accept bookings.
- Sell new tickets for games: Only Chelsea season ticket holders will have the chance to enter the games now. Other supporters will not be allowed to attend unless they have bought a ticket until March 10.
- Make new transfers: Chelsea have not been busy in the January transfer window, while the upcoming one could have been promising for both the club and the supporters. However, now the Blues are disallowed to buy new players and will have to rely on both the current squad and the young prospects.
Which players will return to Chelsea in the summer of 2022?
Chelsea will welcome their five players from loan moves this summer. Here is the list in full:
Kenedy - Flamengo (on loan)
Billy Gilmour - Norwich (on loan)
Jake Clarke-Salter - Coventry (on loan)
Abdul-Rahman Baba - Reading (on loan)
Danny Drinkwater - Reading (on loan)
- Agree new contracts: Chelsea have three players that will be out of contract this summer.
Which players will leave Chelsea in the summer of 2022?
Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Cezar Azpilicueta are the players, whose contracts expire in the summer of 2022.
Rudiger has been linked with the move to Real Madrid for the summer transfer window.
As for Christensen and Azpilicueta, Barcelona are reportedly interested in the duo.
Chelsea will not be able to use the buy option for Saul Niguez. Therefore, the Spanish midfielder will return to Atletico Madrid once his loan move is over.
How Chelsea could line up in the 2022/23 campaign?
Here is how Chelsea's starting XI could look like in the 2022/23 season.
Chelsea possible line up in 2022/23 season
