English Manager Provides New Update on Lyle Foster’s Fitness After His Return

• Burnley manager Scott Parker has opened up on Lyle Foster's fitness after recovering from the injury he suffered while on international duty with South Africa
• The South African international missed over ten games since he suffered the knee injury that kept him out of the Clarets' squad
• The former Bournemouth coach also explains what the Bafana Bafana striker brings to the Championship side

English manager Scott Parker has provided a new update on Lyle Foster's fitness after returning from an injury in Burnley's last match in the Championship.

The South African international was injured while on international duty with Bafana Bafana and missed 13 matches for the Clarets.

The former Monaco star returned to full fitness recently and featured in Burnley's 2-0 win over Sheffield United as the Clarets continue to boost their chances of returning to the English Premier League next season.

Parker speaks on Foster's fitness

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In an interview ahead of Burnley's clash with Middlesbrough, Parker claimed he's happy to see Foster back with the team, and he will give him some minutes as he continues to gain more match fitness.

"We've been facing a lot of issues with injuries in past months, and we have many of our forward players not available, so I'm happy to have Foster back and give him some playing time," the former Chelsea midfielder said.

"He brings a distinct quality to the forwards we have already. He differs from Zian Flemming, Andreas Hountondji and Jay Rod.

"We've seen Foster's quality. I've been here for three or four months, but he began the season very well, and we now need to get him back up to speed.

"He's been out for some time but had some good training with us, so we will get him up to speed to give us that extra depth we've needed. Whether off the bench or starting, it gives us options."

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McCarthy lands new job

Briefly News also reported on Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy landing new job after being released by Manchester United.

The former FC Porto striker was linked with Premier Soccer League return, but decided to go international.

Source: Briefly News