Maurizio Sarri has confirmed Gonzalo Higuain will sign his Chelsea contract before the end of Wednesday but that he will not face Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday.
Sarri discussed Higuain at his Press conference for the League Cup semi-final second leg, on the same day that the Juventus striker had arrived in London to complete his transfer.
“He is a very strong striker, especially in my first season in Naples,” explained the former Napoli Coach.
“He did very well. For sure he is one of the best strikers in my career. He has the right experience to play here.”
“We believe he will sign the contract today. I hope that he will start scoring for us. I know he has had some difficulties at the moment, but we hope he can get back to his best form.
“I think [facing Tottenham] is impossible. I don’t know [if there will be any problems]. I need to speak to the doctor and the club about it. I didn’t see him before.”
Questions have been asked of the 31-year-old after an unsuccessful spell with Milan, during which he was sent off against his parent club…
“He wants to win all the time, in the last five years it is only twice he has lost his temper. It is only because he wants to win. I wouldn’t call it failure,” concluded the Blues boss.
