Burnley striker Lyle Foster ruled out over mental health problem
Foster, 23, first spoke about suffering with depression in July and has reached out to the club again for support.
South African Foster has scored three goals and had two assists this season.
Burnley said: "Recently, Lyle let us know that he continues to live with issues around his mental wellbeing and has reached out for help."
The club statement was released "on behalf of Lyle Foster and his family" to "share with you an update on Lyle's illness".
It added: "He is currently in the care of specialists - giving him the support and care he needs to help him back to full health.
"With the love and support of his family and everyone at Burnley Football Club, we will do all we can to provide everything he needs to get better."
They asked people to "respect Lyle's privacy", adding they "will not be making any more comment until further notice".
Foster has played eight league and cup games for Vincent Kompany's side this season, the last of which came in the 3-0 loss at Brentford on 21 October.
He has also played four times for his national side this campaign.
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