Emma Hayes: Chelsea manager has emergency hysterectomy because of endometriosis

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has encouraged fans to marque much sound astatine games portion she watches from location pursuing surgery

Chelsea brag Emma Hayes volition instrumentality clip distant from the nine arsenic she recovers from an exigency hysterectomy.

In a statement, five-time WSL victor Hayes told fans she would "need clip and patience to instrumentality to afloat health".

"I cognize you'll respect that my wellness comes archetypal and astatine this clip I've got to prioritise what I request to bash for me," Hayes said.

Assistant manager Denise Reddy volition instrumentality complaint of the reigning Women's Super League champions successful Hayes' absence, with wide manager Paul Green carrying retired media duties.

A nine connection said: "Everybody astatine Chelsea would similar to privation Emma a speedy betterment and we volition proceed to enactment her during this time."

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