Sarri hails Higuain qualities
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says that new loan signing Gonzalo Higuain is able to offer the team far more than just goals.
Sarri takes his side to champions Manchester City on Sunday with his new striker already off the mark, having scored twice on his Premier League debut when Chelsea beat Huddersfield last weekend.
He can score, of course, but he is really very able to play with his team-mates too.
Maurizio Sarri
Having tested himself against the bottom side in the table, Higuian now faces a team at the top but Sarri is confident he will continue to impress with his overall game as well as his goalscoring ability.
Sarri knows the striker well from their time together at Napoli and says he knows what Higuain can offer his Chelsea team.
He told Sky Sports: "He can score, of course, but he is really very able to play with his team-mates too. He can be very useful for Eden [Hazard] and Willian."
That win over Huddersfield was much needed, coming on the back of two defeats including a 4-0 loss away to Bournemouth and Sarri challenged his side to become more consistent if they are to maintain a place in the top four in the Premier League.
"After the match against Huddersfield, I was really very happy with the result and performance, but I know now we need consistency. We have to stay at this same level of performance for a long time, especially mentally," he added.
Manchester United have moved into fourth place in the table after victory over Fulham but Chelsea would move back above them with a point at the Etihad Stadium.
Chelsea are 6/1 to win Sunday's match with Pep Guardiola's side 1/2 and the draw 18/5.
Sarri hopes to have Antonio Rudiger back in the squad after the defender missed the Huddersfield game with a knee injury.
Callum Hudson-Odoi has a fever and will be assessed nearer to kick off.
Higuain is 8/1 to score the first goal at the Etihad while Chelsea are 20/1 to win the game 1-0.
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Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says that new loan signing Gonzalo Higuain is able to offer the team far more than just goals.
Sarri takes his side to champions Manchester City on Sunday with his new striker already off the mark, having scored twice on his Premier League debut when Chelsea beat Huddersfield last weekend.
He can score, of course, but he is really very able to play with his team-mates too.
Maurizio Sarri
Having tested himself against the bottom side in the table, Higuian now faces a team at the top but Sarri is confident he will continue to impress with his overall game as well as his goalscoring ability.
Sarri knows the striker well from their time together at Napoli and says he knows what Higuain can offer his Chelsea team.
He told Sky Sports: "He can score, of course, but he is really very able to play with his team-mates too. He can be very useful for Eden [Hazard] and Willian."
That win over Huddersfield was much needed, coming on the back of two defeats including a 4-0 loss away to Bournemouth and Sarri challenged his side to become more consistent if they are to maintain a place in the top four in the Premier League.
"After the match against Huddersfield, I was really very happy with the result and performance, but I know now we need consistency. We have to stay at this same level of performance for a long time, especially mentally," he added.
Manchester United have moved into fourth place in the table after victory over Fulham but Chelsea would move back above them with a point at the Etihad Stadium.
Chelsea are 6/1 to win Sunday's match with Pep Guardiola's side 1/2 and the draw 18/5.
Sarri hopes to have Antonio Rudiger back in the squad after the defender missed the Huddersfield game with a knee injury.
Callum Hudson-Odoi has a fever and will be assessed nearer to kick off.
Higuain is 8/1 to score the first goal at the Etihad while Chelsea are 20/1 to win the game 1-0.
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Source: bet365.com
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