Soccer-Player relationships in same team are 'inappropriate', says Chelsea boss Hayes

Soccer Football - Women’s FA Cup - Quarter Final - Everton v Chelsea - Walton Hall Park, Liverpool, Britain - March 10, 2024 Chelsea manager Emma Hayes during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes/File Photo

(Reuters) - Player-to-player relationships within the same squad are inappropriate and can lead to significant challenges for managers, Chelsea coach Emma Hayes said.

Reports in British media this week said Leicester coach Willie Kirk is under investigation by the club amid allegations of a player-coach relationship.