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New USWNT boss Emma Hayes explains why Alex Morgan did not feature in friendly victory over Korea Republic

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The USWNT romped to victory thanks to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/uswnt-player-ratings-emma-hayes-mallory-swanson-tierna-davidson/bltaa81a77ea8ead834" target="_blank">braces from Mallory Swanson and Tierna Davidson to give Hayes a dream start</a>. The former Chelsea manager is making her first steps into international management and will have been delighted to get underway <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/emma-hayes-lot-of-holes-uswnt-winning-start-coach-revealing-ambitious-squad-desperate-achieve/blt034f962ded704502" target="_blank">with an emphatic victory</a>. Morgan's absence from the squad was highlighted but Hayes expects to have the USWNT striker back for their next game.

WHAT HAPPENED?

After the game, <a href="https://x.com/thegoalkeeper/status/1797060777053921346" target="_blank">Hayes explained</a>: "[Morgan] felt yesterday - this is an important issue to raise - maybe stretching a little bit her pelvic area. I told her yesterday I'm not going to take any risks today, because I want her to play Tuesday."

WHAT HAYES SAID

Hayes joined the USWNT from Chelsea having ended her time in west London on a fairytale high. The Blues won the WSL title on the final day of the season and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/every-trophy-chelsea-won-emma-hayes/blt9a3badba538c1942" target="_blank">handed Hayes her seventh triumph in the competition</a>. The USWNT see Hayes as the serial winner they need to return them to the top of world football.

DID YOU KNOW?

The USWNT face South Korea again on Tuesday with Hayes looking to give Morgan an opportunity to impress. Her squad will all be eager to showcase their talents <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/brazil-uswnt-womens-soccer-emma-hayes-olympic-games/bltc0303b6aada066ee" target="_blank">ahead of the Olympic games in Paris this summer</a> and win the gold medal.

WHAT NEXT FOR MORGAN AND HAYES?

New USWNT boss Emma Hayes explains why Alex Morgan did not feature in friendly victory over Korea Republic | Goal.com

Emma Hayes has explained why USWNT icon Alex Morgan was absent in the 4-0 victory against South Korea.

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