Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma has praised Chelsea acquisitions Asmir Begovic and Radamel Falcao.

Zouma believes that the two new signings could help the Blues retain their Premier League title.

The French youngster was quick to praise Begovic, who sealed a move from Stoke City this week, saying: "Mr Begovic is a really nice keeper like Cech, like Courtois."

Zouma also backed the out-of-form Colombian Falcao, who Chelsea have signed on a season-long loan from Monaco, following his struggles at Manchester United last term.

"... Falcao, I have played against him twice and he is a really good striker. He likes to score goals. His target is only to score goals and he scores well," he added.

Zouma is ready to fight for his place again this season and will be hoping to improve on the fourteen appearances he made for Chelsea last year.

"Always there is big competition. But everyone is friendly guys and we want to do it for the club."