You did not mention if you’re asking for this for desktop or mobile, though i assume you want both : )
Not the optimal solution for the desktop, but you can
a) Shift-middle-click to open link and switch to that tab
b) Shift-left-click to open link in new window and switch to it.
c) Ctrl-shift-left-click to open link and switch to that tab
(if (a) doesnt work for you, as in you dont have a middle button).