The Croatian started alongside Jorginho and Ross Barkley in Chelsea’s 3-2 win away to Norwich City on Saturday, what was Lampard’s first Premier League win since his appointment.
Kovacic, an attacking midfielder by trade, played in a more defensive capacity underMaurizio Sarri last season.
But since completing his £40million move to Stamford Bridge, and working under Lampard, the 25-year-old has begun to push further forward.
He is still to score for the Blues, but a fine pass in the second half yesterday created the all-important third goal at Carrow Road.
“Yeah, he [Lampard] gives me more freedom and I can come and take the ball and go forward,” he said.
“So I feel good, I have a good connection with the coach and the team but I am now a Chelsea player so I feel better – last year I was only on loan – this year I feel better and more confidence.
“I think we started [the season] playing very well, the results were not perfect but obviously we played good.
“We needed the three points more than the beautiful game and we did a good game, won and so everything was perfect.”
Chelsea certainly did need the win.
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And Kovacic believes the team can now feel more relaxed with their first win under their belts.
“It makes it more relaxed, last year was difficult and I needed to show myself but I think last year was good, not perfect but good, this year I have started well and I want to continue like that.
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