Victor Moses is ready to compete with new Chelsea teammate Davide Zappacosta at right wing-back.
Zappacosta is a player whom Chelsea coach Antonio Conte knows well. He picked the 25-year-old in Italy's initial squad for Euro 2016, although the player did not make the final cut.
But Moses is not fazed one bit and told the London Evening Standard: “I am ready for the competition. We needed more players, to be honest. We have a lot of games to play this season. You can't expect to play 60 games or so. I'm ready to take on anyone that is coming here. I just want to play my football."
He added: "I'm enjoying my football and I just want to say thanks to him, really. It is always good for a player when a manager believes in you.
“It gives you the belief to go out on the pitch and express yourself. I just want to pay him back and do my best to help the team.
“I feel like I belong. After last season, I feel a lot more comfortable now. I'm home, I'm playing for my club now."