Kai Havertz’s Hat-trick saw Chelsea pass Barnsley
Kai Havertz registered his name in Chelsea’s score record as he netted a hat-trick in Chelsea’s Carabao Cup thrashing of Barnsley yesternight, according to Chelsea boss he said it will be the “first of many great nights.” The three goals were the 21-year-old Germany international’s first goals for the club after arriving from Bayer Leverkusen earlier this month for a fee that could reach £71m.
Tammy Abraham opened the scoring in the first 20 minutes of the game before Kai Havertz made the scores 2-0 to end the first half of the game. Four-minute into the second half of the game, former Everton playmaker Ross Barkley made the scores 3-0. Havertz then scored in the 55th and 65th minute of the game to before Oliveir Giroud rounded up the scoring to make it 6-0.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard speaking on Kai Havertz’s performance said: “I’m delighted with Kai.” “It was everything I wanted the night to be for him. Because Kai has had no pre-season and signing for the club took a few days out for him as well.” “Tonight was a great exercise for him to see how we want to work off the ball, for him to be a part of that,” added Lampard. “He made a great recovery tackle for Ross’ goal, and then to also just have some freedom on the ball and roam in more central areas. “I thought it was a great combination with Tammy and I was pleased with the way he grew into the game in terms of confidence. It was a great night for Kai, and the first of many for him.”
Havertz’s hat-trick was the first of his senior club career and he has now been involved in 26 goals in all competitions in 2020, scoring 18 and making eight assists. Only Robert Lewandowski (35), Lionel Messi (32) and Cristiano Ronaldo (31) have been involved in more goals among players in the top five European leagues. The Blues will visit either Tottenham or Leyton Orient in the next round.