Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: UEFA controversy, Lionel Messi talk, Dembele snub explained

Welcome to football.london's live Chelsea blog on Tuesday. It's officially gameday as the Blues kick off their Champions League knockout campaign under the lights of Stamford Bridge against French champions Lille.Things won't quieten down after that, though, as the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool is on Sunday with Tuchel aiming to add another piece of silverware to his already-impressive collection in London. The Blues are also boosted by the reported news that Reece James could be back involved later this week, bolstering the defensive options for some crucial matches.Off-the-pitch, there's also plenty to be done. A number of key players have contracts that are expiring in the summer, while there will be preparations made for a number of potential incomings once the season ends.We will be bringing you everything you need to know on the transfer front so with that being said, make sure you keep the blog locked so that you don't miss a single thing.