Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed how his players reacted to the news that the club is being sold by Roman Abramovich.

Abramovich released a bombshell statement just over an hour before the Blues’ FA Cup clash with Luton Town confirming he has decided to sell the club.

Tuchel had already given his pre-match interviews before the news broke but was inevitably asked for his thoughts after watching his side come from behind to beat Luton 3-2.

“Maybe I heard it a little bit earlier than you but still it was very, very close to the kick-off,” the German told BBC Sport.

“We had the rumours throughout the day and it’s on TV and, of course, when we have team meetings and we eat together the guys talk about it, everybody talks about it.

“It is big news. Let’s wait and see for the best and see what the day brings.”

Asked if it is the right decision, he said. “I think every decision he takes is the right decision. It’s his choice, his club and it’s not for me to comment.”

Asked what it means for the club, Tuchel responded: “Even if I want to answer, I don’t exactly know it.

“In the very short term i think for us as a team, staff and players, hopefully not too much, maybe it will change nothing.

“But the situation is now out there, it is a big situation so I can understanding there will be a lot of reports.

“But we’ll do what we try to do, to cancel the noise and to stay focused which is not always easy.

“We showed again today we are able to do it and we try again on Saturday.”