Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham are awaiting the draw for the Champions League group stage on August 29.
Last season, Chelsea won the Europa League and finished fourth in the Premier League to earn a place in the Champions League.
However, since Roman Abramovich’s arrival in 2003, the Blues have never had fewer expectations entering the competition.
Chelsea are in the Pot 1. Which teams, in particular, will the Blues be hoping to avoid and meet this year.
Toughest draw
- Pot 2: Atletico Madrid
- Pot 3: Inter Milan
- Pot 4: Galatasaray
Easiest draw
- Pot 2: Benfica
- Pot 3: Club Brugge
- Pot 4: Slavia Prague