Chelsea Women head coach Emma Hayes has undergone an emergency hysterectomy after her battle with endometriosis. Hayes, 45, anticipates a full recovery but did not offer a timeline for her potential return to the dugout. A hysterectomy is a significant surgical surgery with a protracted recovery period that removes the womb. Following a trip to PSG in the Champions League, Chelsea’s next three games are away in the WSL against Everton on Sunday and Brighton on either side. For ten years, Hayes has been the captain of Chelsea, leading them to five Women’s Super League championships, four FA Cups, two League Cups, and a Champions League final. After two victories and a loss in their first three games, Chelsea is presently ranked fourth in the WSL.
The head coach of Chelsea Women, Emma Hayes, stated, “Last Tuesday, I underwent an emergency hysterectomy owing to my ongoing endometriosis struggle. I’m now recovering, and it will take time and patience for me to fully regain my health. I just want to express my gratitude to Drs. Sally Harris and Alex Laurence, my wonderful doctors, for their superb treatment. All of my family members, the staff, the players, our owners, the board, and Jo Stone, our HR director, are greatly appreciated for their support.”
“We have a lot of confidence in Paul and the entire team because we worked hard to assemble an excellent team over a long period of time and have used a very multidisciplinary approach to ensure we are ready to handle challenges whenever they occur. General manager Paul Green will represent me at all press conferences and make all on-field decisions while I’m away. The crew also possesses great qualities, and we have faith in their ability to sustain their high standards,” she added.
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