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Chelsea's Maurizio Sarri Hopes He Is Gonzalo Higuain's 'Football Father'

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has opened up on his relationship with Gonzalo Higuain, saying the Juventus loanee needs confidence and he hopes he is his "football father."

Higuain joined the Blues on loan in January and has already flashed his tremendous potential under Sarri, who managed him to a record-breaking campaign during the Argentinian's final season at Napoli.

Sarri is hoping for more of the same at Stamford Bridge, per Goal's Nizaar Kinsella:

"I hope that I am the football father [of Higuain]. Mentally, I think that we're the same. I think that Gonzalo is suitable for my football.