Chelsea's Loic Remy has hailed the aggressive play style offered by strike partner Diego Costa.
France international Remy is expected to start for the Blues against Newcastle United this afternoon after Costa was handed a three-game ban for violent conduct, but has said that he is constantly learning from the Spain striker.
"Diego is the kind of player who can switch on during the game and that's a good thing because outside the pitch, he is such a funny guy and joking all the time," Remy told Sky Sports News.
"He is a different person on the pitch, but I think he is really passionate and that's why he is like this. He never gives up and I think he is a very talented player. Off the pitch and in the dressing room, he is always doing cheeky things everywhere. For me, I am really happy and pleased to play with this kind of player. You learn a lot next to him. He is a striker, as I am, so I try to take an example from him and from Falcao as well."
He added: "Diego is really a good finisher. He is a bit aggressive in a good way."
Costa, who joined Chelsea from Atletico Madrid in July 2014, has scored 22 goals in 44 appearances for the London side.
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