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'Scoring is the next step for Kovacic' - Lampard calls for Chelsea ace to add goals to his game

Frank Lampard is confident that Mateo Kovacic can start scoring regularly for Chelsea now that he "feels at home" at Stamford Bridge.

The 25-year-old spent the 2018-19 season on loan at Chelsea from Real Madrid, racking up 49 appearances across all competitions under Maurizio Sarri.

The Croatia international impressed enough to earn a permanent five-year contract at the Bridge, which he signed in July, and he has made great strides forward under the new manager.

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Kovacic has been a fixture in Lampard's line up at the start of the new season, helping the Blues rise to fourth in the Premier League and compete for a place in the Champions League knockout phases.