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First of many for Kai Havertz, says Chelsea coach Frank Lampard

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard hails hat-trick hero Havertz in 6-0 rout of Barnsley; Arsenal beat Leicester 2-0

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Chelsea midfielder Kai Havertz (right) celebrates his goal against Barnsley with teammate Tammy Abraham during their English League Cup match at Stamford Bridge in London on Wednesday. pic/AFP

Chelsea midfielder Kai Havertz (right) celebrates his goal against Barnsley with teammate Tammy Abraham during their English League Cup match at Stamford Bridge in London on Wednesday. pic/AFP

Frank Lampard said Kai Havertz is just getting started after opening his Chelsea account with a hat-trick in a 6-0 thrashing of Barnsley, while Arsenal also booked their place in the League Cup fourth round with a 2-0 win at Leicester.

Most expensive signing

Havertz, 21, had struggled to make an impact in his first two Premier League games since sealing a reported £71 million (Rs 694cr) move from Bayer Leverkusen as the most expensive signing of Chelsea's £200 million spending spree. But the German was one of just three players to retain his place from Sunday's 0-2 defeat to Liverpool and Lampard's decision reaped its reward as he scored his first senior hat-trick. "I am delighted with Kai, it was everything I wanted from him," said Lampard. "He had no pre-season so I wanted to give him more time on the pitch with his teammates, learning how we play and press. It was a great night for Kai and it is the first of
many for him."

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