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Chelsea need a new No.9 to replace Higuain, says Hasselbaink

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is concerned about Chelsea's lack of firepower next season as he doesn't think Gonzalo Higuain is worthy of remaining at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues have struggled to find a No.9 since Hasselbaink left the club in 2004, with the likes of Fernando Torres, Alvaro Morata, Radamel Falcao and Hernan Crespo all falling short of the Dutchman's goals-per-game ratio.

Higuain is the latest to wear the shirt but his five goals in 18 games have left many feeling disappointed by his contribution.

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Hasselbaink is, however, happy Olivier Giroud is staying at the club but he feels that another striker needs to come in as soon as possible, with the Blues mulling over appealing their transfer ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).