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Dortmund's Burki reveals he visits a mental coach to help with the pressures of football

Using a mental coach as part of a player's preparation should not be taboo, according to the Switzerland and Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper

Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Burki has confirmed he uses a mental coach and has urged his fellow professionals to do the same.

Burki has been working with the coach throughout his career and the 27-year-old believes it has helped him significantly.

The Switzerland international insists discussing mental health should not be "a taboo" and has encouraged other players to do likewise.

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"For me, it's not a taboo at all," Burki said to Eurosport.