Bristol City have wished highly-rated defender Brooke Aspin a full recovery after she was admitted to hospital with an infection.
The 17-year-old has spent the last few weeks being treated by the services of the NHS after missing the start of the Women's Championship season with the Robins having played two matches so far.
A club statement posted online read: "City Women defender Brooke Aspin is recovering from an infection for which she is being treated in hospital. Brooke, her family, friends and team-mates would like to thank everyone who has and continues to send their best wishes for her full recovery.