Chelsea Women's manager Emma Hayes has confirmed that she has undergone a procedure to remove her womb during the international break which means she will miss the Everton game.
Whilst the Lionesses were playing out their two friendlies over the October break, Hayes had personal health issues to deal with involving an ongoing battle with 'endometriosis' which, according to the NHS website, is "a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes."
She confirmed this with her statement on ChelseaFC.com: "Last Tuesday I underwent an emergency hysterectomy following my ongoing battle with endometriosis. I’m now in recovery and will need time and patience to return to full health.
