The deal reunites the Argentine with Maurizio Sarri who managed him for a campaign at Napoli four seasons ago.
Honigstein says there is no doubting the goalscoring ability of Higuain and admits his arrival will allow Eden Hazard to play in his natural wide position.
But he admits he is concerned over the mobility of Higuain and also his ability to lead the line.
I question the mobility of Higuain and I question his ability to lead the line the way that Chelsea really need to
Raphael Honigstein on Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain
“I think releasing Eden Hazard [to his natural position] in itself is already a huge boost, a huge bonus,” Honigstein said on ESPN FC.
“I question the mobility of Higuain and I question his ability to lead the line the way that Chelsea really need to.
“So these are my two issues.
“He’s going to score goals, if people put crosses in, if they get into tight spaces, they feed him, he’s going to do better than what they have at the moment.
Chelsea news: Raphael Honigstein explains two issues Gonzalo Higuain has (Image: ESPN/GETTY)
Chelsea news: Honigstein says Gonzalo Higuain lacks mobility and also ability to lead the line (Image: ESPN)
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“Whether it’s going to be enough to make fourth place, I’m still not sure.”
On his move to Chelsea, Higuain said it was an opportunity he could not turn down.
"When the opportunity to join Chelsea presented itself I had to take it,” he said.
"It’s a team I’ve always liked that has a lot of history, a wonderful stadium and they play in the Premier League, a league I’ve always wanted to play in.