Arthur Okonkwo, the custodian owned by Arsenal, has become questionable due to injury ahead of Wrexham’s Emirates FA Cup match on Sunday, December 3. In the first half of Wrexham’s League Two match against, the graduate of Hale End Academy overcame his soreness. Tuesday in Harrogate Town following a hit to the jaw.
After halftime, manager Phil Parkinson decided to substitute Okonkwo, following the recommendation of the team’s medical staff. In the eleven games that the Red Dragons have played in League Two, Okonkwo has started every one of them and has five clean sheets to his name.
The decision about the Nigerian glovesman’s inclusion in the gameday squad will be taken when he is evaluated in the days preceding the encounter against Yeovil Town. Parkinson stated, as quoted by the Leader: “It was unfortunate for Arthur that he was struck on the jaw. We’ll investigate him. He seemed a little confused at halftime, so the medical staff thought it was appropriate to take him off the pitch. I don’t think it’s very bad. I am not a physio, I have got to go with their judgement but that didn’t cost us.
Last month, Okonkwo played goalkeeping for Wrexham in their 2-1 FA Cup first-round victory against Mansfield Town. He also made an appearance in the EFL Trophy match against Newcastle United.
