Sarri wouldn’t swap Higuain for anyone

Posted Wednesday, January 27, 2016 by foxsportsasia.com

Napoli head coach Maurizio Sarri believes Gonzalo Higuain could be the best striker in the world after seeing him score the first goal in their 4-2 win over Sampdoria.

The Argentine hit man took his tally for the season to 21 goals in as many Serie A matches on Sunday and is reportedly wanted by German champions Bayern Munich.

Sarri has repeatedly stated that Higuain is not for sale and now claims he would not swap the Argentina international for any other player in the world.

"Higuain is becoming what I always thought he should be - in other words, the best striker in Europe and perhaps the world," he told Mediaset Premium. "Higuain is like a dog, devouring any chance he gets. I would not exchange him for anyone, not even Lewandowski."

The 57-year-old had to watch his side win from the stands after receiving a two-match ban for his part in a heated touchline row with Roberto Mancini during their Coppa Italia defeat to Inter.

Sarri was regretful of the incident and was seen wearing a scarf similar to the one Mancini is famous for as a gesture of goodwill.

"There's no point looking at the table now as there's a long way to go. We are happy with what we are doing. Of course, this week remains bitter because of the error I made in the Coppa Italia," he said.

"Today I wore Mancini's scarf because it was a promise I made to Le Iene [TV show] and I was happy to keep it. This was my gesture of peace."