In case you didn’t know…
Gonzalo Higuain is one of the best strikers in Europe in modern-day football, and he is always ranked alongside the likes of Luis Suarez, Robert Lewandowski and Sergio Aguero. He has a staggering total of 290 senior club goals in 578 appearances, and has thereby established himself as one of the most feared strikers in Europe.
However, he decided to quit the beautiful game due to personal issues after he learned about his mother Nancy’s illness. This happened following Argentina’s defeat to Chile in the Copa America final.
The heart of the matter
While speaking to the Mirror, Higuain explained how his heartache could have ended his career. He said:
He continued:
Higuain also revealed what his mother said to him, explaining:
What’s next?
Higuain is expected to start in the FA Cup tie against Sheffield Wednesday, as confirmed by assistant coach Gianfranco Zola ahead of the game. The Blues then face-off against Bournemouth on 31 January as Premier League action returns.
Also read: Chelsea v Sheffield Wednesday: Match Preview, Predicted XI, Team News | FA Cup 2018-19
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