Chelsea manager Emma Hayes was quick to downplay any speculation of a serious injury suffered by Sam Kerr on Sunday evening during the Blues’ 7-0 rout of Everton in the Women’s Super League.
The Australian striker was forced off shortly after the half-hour mark during Chelsea’s comfortable thrashing of the Toffees from what appeared to be a twisted ankle.
But it was the image of Kerr, head in hands on the turf while receiving medical treatment, that threatened to overshadow a positive performance from the reigning champions as they ramp of their pursuit of a fourth consecutive title.
