If they get Higuain, straight off the bat Hazard goes to his best spot. That’s huge straight off the bat
Steve Nicol on if Chelsea sign Gonzalo Higuain
The pair know each other well from their time at Napoli, where Higuain scored 36 goals in 35 Serie A games under Sarri.
And Nicol believes Sarri will bring Higuain straight into his starting XI at Stamford Bridge, allowing Eden Hazard, who has played as a false No 9 in recent weeks, to play in his favoured wide role.
“Higuain’s key,” Nicol said.
“Craig [Burley]’s been talking about playing people out of position.
Chelsea transfer news: Steve Nicol says Gonzalo Higuain's arrival will help Eden Hazard (Image: GETTY/ESPN)
Chelsea transfer news: Nicol says Gonzalo Higuain will allow Eden Hazard to play out wide (Image: ESPN)
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Chelsea transfer news: Eden Hazard has struggled as a central striker (Image: GETTY)
“If they get Higuain, straight off the bat Hazard goes to his best spot.
“That’s huge straight off the bat.”
Chelsea are currently fourth in the Premier League, three points clear of Arsenal and Manchester United who are level on points in fifth and sixth.
Despite the Gunners currently higher in the table on goal difference, Nicol believes United will be the team to challenge Chelsea the most for the final Champions League qualification spot.