Loic Remy is confident he has the self-belief to replace Diego Costa and help Jose Mourinho's men continue their improved form and pile more misery on his old club Newcastle on Saturday.
The Frenchman scored during an impressive display from a wide position in Chelsea's 4-1 Capital One Cup thrashing of Walsall on Wednesday night and is likely to get the nod over the misfiring Radamel Falcao when the champions visit St James' Park.
Remy on: standing in for Diego Costa
“We will miss Diego because he is so important to the team and winning games, but whoever is on the pitch we just try to do the best we can. It’s a shame for us to have lost him for three games.”
“I don’t put pressure on myself because I know my quality. The manager knows as well he can use me as a striker or on the side, so I don’t have any pressure.”
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Remy on: being more physical
“I don’t have a choice, I have to do it because when you play for Chelsea it’s a question of giving the best, 100 per cent, every game. Of course, I will do the best I can."
Remy on: his Chelsea future
“It’s really difficult to spend so much time on the bench and then play, I can’t lie. The rhythm is not the same to compare with training. When you come in, you just need to do your best, but, of course, when you are not playing much it is more difficult to do that.
“I cannot complain, though. I want to play and when the manager gives me a chance I just try to score goals and give assists.
“I just want to feel better and now with the games coming, maybe I have the opportunity to play more, we will see."
Remy on: his return to Newcastle
“It’s my old club, so it’s always a pleasure to play against them, but the manager will decide the best team and pick 11 players so we’ll see on Saturday."
“I’m surprised at what is happening at Newcastle because they are quite a big team, strong. I am sure they will get better very soon.”
Remy on: John Terry
“John is the best example of a professional player. Last season he was amazing and this season as well. I just think there are a lot of games and I am sure he will play a lot this season.”
