Chelsea legend William Gallas is confident about Benoit Badiashile's ability to shine for the club.

The defender is one of the club's many winter signings, arriving from Monaco.

While Badiashile has a lot of work to do to earn a first team spot with the club, Gallas has faith in his ability.

Speaking to Genting Casino, Gallas said: "I think he can form a strong partnership with Thiago Silva.

"Technically, he is really good. He has a presence and is very calm with the ball at his feet.

"He has a good left foot and is very composed. All the ingredients are there.

"I want to see how he responds to a physical challenge. When he has to go one against one with a good opponent.

"At Monaco, his weakness was his physicality - he struggled against bigger opponents in France.

"We know in England that the Premier League is a lot more physical than Ligue 1, so we will have to see how he responds to this challenge."