Chelsea’s assistant manager, Gianfranco Zola has rejectedconcerns about the fitness of Gonzalo Higuain.

Chelsea completed the signing of Higuain on a six month loan from Juventus, which can be extended by another 12 months.

And their assistant Zola believes that Higuain is fit and ready to play his part.

The 31-year-old  Argentine had struggled at Milan in the first half of this season, before wanting to leave the club.

"Twenty years ago I might have said it was a difficult age," Zola said of Higuain in his press conference.

"But now with the level of professionalism and resources, 31 is a good age. He takes care of himself."

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