Thomas Tuchel has supported the right of Chelsea fans to voice their objections to the Ricketts family as potential owners of their club.
Protests are planned at Saturday’s game against Brentford at Stamford Bridge, with thousands concerned about controversial views held by members of the family, owners of the Chicago Cubs and one of four groups trying to buy the Blues.
More than 20,000 have signed an online petition against a Ricketts takeover, citing a leaked email in which Joe Ricketts, the 80-year-old father of the family, branded Muslims his enemies and discriminatory remarks made by his sons Pete and Todd.