Thomas Tuchel impressed but not surprised by team’s reaction to off-field issues

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel insisted he has been impressed rather than surprised by the way his players have handled the uncertainly surrounding the club. The world and European club champions cruised into the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory at Championship Middlesbrough on Saturday evening, their sixth successive win and the fourth since sanctions were imposed upon owner Roman Abramovich.