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Chelsea defender Cahill can feel pressure from Zouma

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill admits he's feeling the pressure to keep his place following Kurt Zouma's arrival.

Despite Zouma's rawness, Cahill says he is already feeling the pressure from the 20-year-old to keep his place in the starting line-up.

When asked if he felt pushed by Zouma, he said: "Yes. I've always felt pushed since I have been at the club. I have never felt that the shirt is mine. There is always someone in front or right behind you.

"Kurt is a fantastic player and a great option for the manager to have. We have three centre-backs and Branislav Ivanovic can play there as well.

"He's an absolute unit. He's a big guy, strong and powerful. He's good in the air. He's a fantastic talent and a great guy off the pitch. He is so young and every time he's come into play, he's done really, really well."

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