Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says he doesn't need an apology from directors over their Super League involvement.

However, Tuchel also sahys the fan protests around the now failed competition affected Tuesday's performance in the goalless draw against Brighton at Stamford Bridge.

"Yes it has been distracting, but it's the owner's club, it's not my club," said Tuchel.

"I'm part of the club, but it's the owner and the club's decision, and now they change that decision.

"There's no need to apologise to me directly, my job is to adapt to the circumstances. And were we distracted? Yeah clearly.

"Me personally I arrived in a state of mind on Tuesday at the stadium that was clearly not the mindset that I normally arrive in, for a match.

"But that's already in the past, and like I said, I don't think they need to apologise to me."