'We are ready for you, he told us we'll have a great season!' Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea are issued stark warning

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There's a good chance at least one of Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are pitted against Union Saint-Gilloise next term.

The Belgian side, who finally shook off the bridesmaid tag by ending their 90-year drought for league glory last term, will make their Champions League debut.

And when asked about the prospect of featuring in Europe's premier competition, midfielder Kamiel van de Perre sounded bullish about the minnows' chances. Even if league matters get the nod.

He told Capital Football: "Of course [we're ready]

"It's a dream since I was a kid.

"It's gonna be difficult and physically very tough.

"We first focus on the competition (Jupiler Pro League), the Champions League is a bonus."

But the Brussels side have to make do without goalkeeper Anthony Moris, who decided to swell his coffers by accepting Saudi Pro League side Al-Khaleej's bid.

The Luxembourger is a new teammate of ex-Watford ace Joshua King in the Middle East.

But van de Perre has moved on, saying: "We know, Antho had a lot of experience with us and that's a piece we lose of course.

"He came to visit the group and wished us all good luck. He wasn't crying but he was really confident in us that we'd have a good season.

"But I think Vic (Chambaere) did a really great job in the Supercup (Bruges ran out 2-1 winners).

"He was very calm and did good saves. The two goals were not his fault..."

Youngster Chambaere produced a flurry of outstanding saves in the first period.

Viktor Gyökeres, Joao Pedro and Dominic Solanke are warned.