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Thomas Tuchel admits it will take time for the news that Roman Abramovich is selling Chelsea to sink in.
The Blues twice came from behind to beat Luton 3-2 last night and book their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
But attention was taken away from that game when Abramovich, 55, confirmed his intention to part company with the club shortly before kick-off at Kenilworth Road.
Although Tuchel and his squad heard the news before it was released, the German tactician was shocked following a day of reports linking various interested parties with a bid.
Speaking after goals from Saul Niguez, Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku saw off Luton, he said: “It’s a bit too early because it’s big news.
“It’s a bit too early to speak because I can only think about Chelsea with Roman Abramovich.
“So it’s very hard for me. It hasn’t sunk in yet that this is going to stop. It’s a massive change of course.
“We did not talk about it [before the Luton match]. We did not talk about it, we accepted it.
“The players have internet connections, they watch TV so of course they knew, they get messages. But still we focused on the preparation only on sports.
“And maybe some players are more affected, some less, but in the end, we managed to focus, grow into this game and find the key to win it.
“I don’t think I need to talk about it, I don’t know as much as maybe you think. I’m not a CEO or member of the board. I’m very sure the club will speak to us and the players.
“I’m not so much worried because I still feel privileged and in a good place. And I still hope and trust for the best. I’m not so much the person who worries about things I cannot influence.
“It’s big news, it will be a big change but I’m also never afraid of change and will focus on what I can influence. This is the staff and team at Cobham.”
Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss and American investor Todd Boehly are understood to be two of the parties joining forces and preparing a bid for the Blues.
Tuchel’s men return to Premier League action when they travel to Burnley on Saturday.
