Chelsea defender Malang Sarr insists their confidence hasn't been shaken after a tough week.

Sarr insists the Blues remain confident ahead of our game at Southampton despite a couple of recent setbacks.

"This game is going to be crucial for us because if you look behind teams are coming close and we know that," said Sarr.

"We just need to do a great performance together and find a way to win the game because these last games are going to be really difficult. The end of the season is going to be really stressful if we don't win this one. We just need to take game after game, and play well.

"Chelsea is a club that know how to win and this group as well so I think there is a lot of confidence because everyone knows we can do it, but we need to put in the work.

"We must just put our mind on the task and do whatever we need to do. I think that's the point - just be ready for that and work hard."

Former Nice defender Sarr also spoke of having the chance to work with Thiago Silva at Chelsea.

"Since before I was at Chelsea, back at Nice, I was looking up to Thiago Silva when he was playing for Milan and PSG," Sarr told the club's website.

"He has been an example to me. Seeing him you know what you have to do to be this age and at this level: all the things you have to do outside the pitch.

"It's not easy to do it because you have to be focused all the time, but if you want to be there that's what you have to do. It's just inspiring."