Celtic boss says Ireland international Caitlin Hayes rested, not suspended

Elena Sadiku said she didn't want to talkin about why Hayes had been rested. 

Ireland's Caitlin Hayes during the Euro 2025 play-off against Georgia. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Celtic manager Elena Sadiku insists Ireland international Caitlin Hayes has been rested for the last two games and is not suspended by the club. Hayes is available, and in the squad, for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Chelsea. 

The defender last played in the 4-0 victory over Motherwell on November 3rd. She did not feature in the subsequent games against Queen's Park or Glasgow City and there had been rumours of a rift between the manager and player.