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Miserable league form, high-profile departures, an army of former Premier League stars and a 'cold assassin' wanted by Liverpool and Arsenal... what threats do Lille pose when they meet Chelsea in the Champions League last-16?

Chelsea are set to welcome Lille to Stamford Bridge for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 showdown on Tuesday night.

The Blues will aim to put themselves in a commanding lead ahead of next month's second leg in France as they look to keep the defence of their European crown alive.

However, they may have to be wary up against the French champions, who carry a number of threats and some familiar Premier League faces. Ahead of Tuesday's opener, Sportsmail are on hand with the full rundown on Chelsea's opponents.