Eden Hazard has hailed N'Golo Kante's impact since arriving at Chelsea in the summer, likening the midfielder's style of play to that of a rat.
Kante, who helped Leicester City to the Premier League title last season, arrived at Stamford Bridge in July for a reported £30 million.
The France international has instantly earned himself a place in Antonio Conte's starting XI, and teammate Hazard has praised him for the impression he has made since joining the Blues.
"He gives us confidence," Hazard told Chelsea's official website. "We want to try to dribble and to pass the opponent because we know even if we try but don't pass the opponent and if we lose the ball then he is there behind us, he can take the ball.
"He is a fantastic player. He is a like a rat, he goes everywhere and he has a top mentality and is a top guy. It is always good to play with the top players."
Kante, when told of Hazard's comments, was appreciative and is hopeful he can keep improving at Chelsea, who have started the new Premier League season with three wins out of three.
"I try to give my best for the team and if I have done well then I am happy," he told Chelsea's official website. "I hope to keep going in this way and I hope the team keep winning and keep everyone happy.
"It was very important to win [against Burnley on Saturday] and that is what we have done. Three wins in three games is very good. Three different scorers [in the game] is good for everyone and we conserved a clean sheet and this is very important for us."