Chelsea press conference LIVE: Antonio Conte speaks ahead of the Blues' Champions League clash with Qarabag

Back in Europe: Conte will take charge of his first Champions League game as Chelsea boss
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Vaishali Bhardwaj11 September 2017

Chelsea will make their return to the Champions League after a one-season absence on Tuesday when the Premier League champions host Qarabag at Stamford Bridge.

Antonio Conte's side will no doubt be relishing the chance to make an impact in Europe's premier competition after failing to qualify for the Champions League last season.

The Blues used their lack of involvement in a European competition to their advantage as they went on to win the Premier League last term, but Chelsea will now be aiming to top their Champions League group after being drawn alongside Qarabag, Atletico Madrid and Roma in Group C.

A home tie against Azerbaijani side Qarabag awaits Chelsea on Tuesday, when Conte could decide to hand Eden Hazard his first start of the season.

The Chelsea boss will preview the clash with Qarabag, alongside one of his players, from 12.45pm today.

Standard Sport's Vaishali Bhardwaj is at Cobham to bring updates from the press conference, which you can follow below!

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Is the Champions League medal the most treasured in your cabinet?

Cahill: That and the Premier League medal.

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The Chelsea captain is now asked about how difficult Chelsea's Champions League group is, and Cahill believes it'll be tough to get out from. Just a reminder Chelsea have Qarabag, Atletico Madrid and Roma in their group.

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Cahill on the 2015/16 season: "Everyone realises that was a freak season for us."

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Cahill:

"I'm delighted to be back and available for selection. it was disappointing for me [the red card against Burnley]."

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Conte and Cahill have arrived!

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Conte was set to arrive at 12.45 but due to the players going out to train a bit late today, the Chelsea manager will also be late.

However, we do expect him out with Gary Cahill shortly so don't go anywhere!

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Hello and welcome to live updates from Cobham as Antonio Conte speaks to the media ahead of Chelsea's Champions League clash against Qarabag!

My name is Vaishali Bhardwaj, and I'll be bringing you all the team news and more as Conte and Gary Cahill preview the Group C game!

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