Double boost for Wrexham as two stars return for crucial Morecambe clash – but Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney’s side sweat over Paul Mullin fitness
O’Connor & Evans back in contention
Mullin set for late fitness test
Wrexham aim to build on recent win
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Red Dragons are coming off an impressive victory, having thrashed Accrington Stanley 4-1 at the STōK Cae Ras last weekend. However, as Wrexham aim to maintain their momentum, the uncertainty surrounding Mullin’s availability is a concern for Phil Parkinson. However, the manager will receive a shot in his arm as both Tom O’Connor and George Evans have joined team training and are available for selection.
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WHAT PARKINSON SAID
Speaking to reporters, Parkinson said: “There’s been the plus points of Tom O’Connor being back in training this week which is great for us. He gives us options in midfield and at the back because he’s a very versatile player. George Evans was back on the grass yesterday and as I’m stood here watching, he’s out there now and that progress is really positive for us. Nobody likes to see their fellow players injured and with Tom’s there was nothing we could really do because it was a broken foot. It’s great that we had the Alter-G treadmill to keep his fitness levels up.”
However, Parkinson revealed that Mullin’s fitness will be monitored, adding: “We’re monitoring Mulls because it’s something that needed to be done but with the sheer volume of games, we didn’t have a chance to do it. We’re just going to see how he is today and tomorrow.”
The recent break provided by a full week on the training ground comes as a timely respite for the squad, particularly after a gruelling schedule of seven games in 28 days. And Parkinson tried to make the most of it to fine-tune the settings ahead of the business end of the season.
“It’s been a good week and the lads that played the majority of those games in recent weeks have had a chance to recharge their batteries,” he said. “We’ve had a chance to get some freshness back in us both physically and mentally and I’m pleased with the way the lads have looked. We have been ready for that breather and of course the lads have been lifted by that victory at the weekend, and we’re ready to go again at Morecambe.”
