Bournemouth vs Chelsea. Premier League.
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Wednesday 30 January 2019 16:17, UK
Gonzalo Higuain is set to make his Premier League debut for Chelsea as they travel to Bournemouth on Wednesday night.
The 31-year-old striker, signed on loan from Juventus, knows Maurizio Sarri's style of play well - he managed 36 goals under the Italian in the 2015/16 season, breaking the record for the most goals scored in a Serie A season.
Chelsea supporters got their first look at Higuain in action for their club as he made his debut in their 3-0 FA Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday at Stamford Bridge.
Bournemouth midfielder Dan Gosling is well aware of the threat Chelsea carry in forward areas.
"Higuain is a great forward who has been around for many years and has scored goals for top clubs," he said.
"He is going to be a threat but if Eden Hazard plays as a false nine, he is a threat and if (Olivier) Giroud plays, he has come here and scored before.
"They have top-quality players all over the pitch so we will not just worry about one striker."
Callum Wilson is likely to face a late fitness test for Bournemouth.
Wilson sustained a knee injury during the closing stages of the Cherries' 2-0 victory over West Ham at Vitality Stadium 10 days ago.
Dominic Solanke remains a few weeks away from full fitness after hamstring trouble while fellow new signing Chris Mepham is in the squad.
Eden Hazard should be restored to the Chelsea team after he was rested against Sheffield Wednesday.
Callum Hudson-Odoi is unlikely to start after the youngster handed in a transfer request in order to push through a move to Bayern Munich.
This looks like a difficult game for Chelsea on paper.
However, a big positive for Chelsea is the fact they rested Hazard against Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday.
Bournemouth love to go forward, especially at home, so this will be an open game. That will suit Chelsea and I think they will have too much for Eddie Howe's side.
PAUL PREDICTS: 1-3 (12/1 with Sky Bet)