Transfer Ban Is ‘Crippling’ for Chelsea

This New York Times analysis explains what a blow this could be to Chelsea:

This judgment, if it sticks, will critically damage Chelsea’s ability to compete in the sport. It means that Carlo Ancelotti, who two months ago left A.C. Milan to become the new Chelsea coach, will not be able to shape the team.Chelsea’s days of spending like the New York Yankees of international soccer may be temporarily halted, pending an appeal. If it wants to continue to be one of the world’s top clubs it is going to have to rethink how how it runs itself.