Russian tycoon allegedly collapsed during attempted mountain climb...
It was claimed that Abramovich experienced altitude sickness and developed respiratory problems during a failed attempt to ascend the Tanzanian mountain.
However, Chelsea insist that the Russian did not require medical attention and also deny that former coach Guus Hiddink was in the expedition.
"Roman Abramovich did not collapse, develop respiratory problems, altitude sickness or require medical attention during his recent trip to Mount Kilimanjaro," a club spokesman said, according to ITV.
"The expedition was properly prepared and those in the group who wanted to reach the summit did so without incident.
"Furthermore, despite claims to the contrary, Guus Hiddink was not a member of the expedition, as he was in Britain leading the Russian national football team to victory over Wales."
Chelsea were forced to respond after reports claimed that Abramovich ran into problems when the 42-year-old and a group of six friends set out to conquer Africa's highest peak.
It was alleged that they failed to prepare or train sufficiently to cope with the altitude and the expedition had to be cancelled at 15,000 feet after Abramovich fell ill.
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