Chelsea striker Loic Remy is ready to fill the void left by Diego Costa's situation.

Remy scored during an impressive display from a wide position in Chelsea's 4-1 Capital One Cup thrashing of Walsall on Wednesday night.

He said: “We will miss Costa because he is so important for us winning games. It's a shame for us to have lost Costa for three games.

“But 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.

“I just want to feel better and now with the games coming, maybe I have the opportunity to play more.

“It's really difficult (to be in and out of the team). I can't lie, the rhythm is not the same to compare with training. Of course, when you are not playing much it is more difficult. I cannot complain, I want to play and when the manager gives me a chance I just try to score goals and give assists."