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PARRAMATTA’S champion halfback and captain Kieran Foran has been stood down from football indefinitely to deal with personal issues.
The Daily Telegraph can reveal the Eels superstar has been in hospital this week because of major concerns about his health and wellbeing.
It is understood he has been emotionally struggling to cope with a relationship breakdown from his long-time partner, who gave birth to their second child recently.
He has been missing from training all week.
NRL boss Todd Greenberg has been informed of Foran’s situation and has offered to provide any support the NRL can.
“The Parramatta Eels have granted Kieran Foran an indefinite leave of absence to seek the best possible medical treatment regarding a personal matter,” the Eels said in a statement on Thursday.
“The club will be making no further comment and request that the media respect Kieran’s privacy at this time.”
The early prognosis is that the Kiwi international will miss at least three games, including the Anzac Test match next weekend in Newcastle while specialists monitor his condition.
One of the biggest names in the NRL, Foran has been privately trying to cope with the pressure of football, the relationship problems and a third-party sponsorship row with former club Manly.
He has been fighting to get more than $140,000 allegedly owed from the Sea Eagles.
Never wish this on anyone. Hope he can overcome the problems.
