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Higuain is the best striker in the world - Romagnoli

Gonzalo Higuain may have struggled at AC Milan, but former Rossoneri team-mate Alessio Romagnoli believes the Chelsea striker is the best in the world.

Higuain scored six league goals in the first half of the Serie A season, but his form over those 15 games saw the Argentina striker often criticised.

The 31-year-old swapped Italy for England last month after Chelsea agreed a loan deal with parent club Juventus , Milan letting the forward go after agreeing the transfer of Krzysztof Piatek from Genoa .

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After failing to score in his first two Chelsea matches, Higuain looked sharp against Huddersfield Town as he scored a double in the 5-0 victory over the Terriers on Saturday .