Strasbourg fans set to protest against BlueCo/Chelsea ownership — demanding they leave the club
FIFA/UEFA have warned Chelsea they risk UCL expulsion next season if Strasbourg also qualifies for Champions League football.
David Fofana’s deadline-day move to Strasbourg made him the 12th player to shift between the two BlueCo clubs this season alone.
Liam Rosenior, of course, also rose through the same pathway to become Chelsea boss. Strasbourg supporters were furious once again.
Despite strong league form (currently 7th) and stadium expansion since BlueCo arrived, most feel the club has lost its soul and identity.
Crucial deadline looming: BlueCo must resolve multi-club conflict of interest by 1 March or face European competition expulsion.
Famous precedent: John Textor’s Crystal Palace were demoted from Europa League to Conference League after Lyon finished higher.
Worst-case scenario: Strasbourg finish 4th (UCL spot) while Chelsea take 5th (normally UCL) → Chelsea relegated to Europa League.
Blind trust arrangement now looks essential. “You need to avoid this,” University of Liverpool football finance lecturer Kieran Maguire tells The Chelsea Chronicle exclusively.
