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‘Chelsea need to improve a lot’ – Kovacic expecting Lampard to lift standards at Stamford Bridge

The Croatia international midfielder admits the Blues have to work on their finishing, but is feeling positive and eyeing FA Cup glory in 2020

Mateo Kovacic admits that Chelsea need to “improve a lot” as they continue to make life difficult for themselves in the final third of the field.

The Blues have been struggling to see games out, or break down stubborn opposition, with Frank Lampard looking to bring in attacking reinforcements before Friday’s transfer deadline as a result.

A 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round win over Hull City offered another example of how a lack of cutting edge is threatening to undermine Chelsea’s efforts.