Eden Hazard has labelled team-mate N'Golo Kante 'The Rat' following the Frenchman's performances since joining Chelsea.
Hazard told Chelsea TV the nickname acknowledges Kante affording his opponents little time on the ball and covering the length of the pitch.
The France international arrived from Leicester for a fee in the region of £30million and has helped the Blues make an unbeaten start to life under Antonio Conte.
But asked about his new name, Kante conceded he was a bit baffled.
"I don’t understand very well what it means," said the France international.
But after the Chelsea TV presenter explained the nickname recognises his 'mouse-like' qualities on the pitch, Kante added: "I try to give my best for the team. If I have done well I am happy. I hope to keep going this way and hope the team keep winning."
Kante has been named in Didier Deschamps's France squad ahead of the forthcoming fixture against Italy.
