Burnley coach Scott Parker has provided a positive update on Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster as they aim for promotion back to the Premier League.
Foster picked up a shoulder injury during the Clarets' goalless draw against Derby County on 8 April.
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There were initial fears that the South African striker could miss the run-in during the promotion race, but Parker has revealed is likely to return before the season concludes.
“We had some good news around Lyle [Foster], and we are hoping we will see him again before the end of the season. It may be as quick as over the next couple of games,” Parker said, during a press conference ahead of the game against Watford.
“So, again, we are at the back end of the season. He is in the frame of mind where he wants to get back as well. We will see, we will slowly push him, we pushed him [on Wednesday], see how he comes out of that and take it gradually with him.
“From the initial worry, whilst it’s still a biggish injury, it’s stable and it might be something if Lyle can tolerate, it’s still a big ask, but we will see where Lyle progresses with that really.”
Foster's Burnley currently sit second on the Championship table, level on points with league leaders Leeds United ahead of Friday's game against Watford.
