The Parramatta Eels have granted star recruit Kieran  Foran (pictured) an indefinite leave of absence.

The Kiwi international is believed to be struggling to deal with a personal issue and has been absent from Eels training all week.

Parramatta meet the Bulldogs tonight and while they can ill afford to go into the match without Foran, former international Steve Renouf says he’s satisfied the club is doing the best for the player in allowing him the time off.