A further injury blow has been given to Phil Parkinson as center-back Eoghan O’Connell is expected to miss some time.
With 12 games remaining, Wrexham is currently three points behind leaders Mansfield Town in League Two, having drawn 1-1 with lowly Forest Green Rovers at The New Lawn on Tuesday. The center-back was taken off due to a calf issue during the second half of the match.
Parkinson commented, “It is not looking good,” regarding O’Connell’s injuries.
He goes on the treatment table with Tom O’Connor, a midfielder who has played as a left-sided centre defender for most of the season.
O’Connor’s foot was slightly fractured just in front of the Welsh derby.
loss on January 20 in Newport.
In response to a question about O’Connor’s impending comeback, Parkinson said, “No.”
George Evans (glute) and James Jones (hamstring), two midfield players who were forced to leave games during a hectic February, may also be sidelined for lengthier periods of time than anticipated.
Parkinson acknowledges that injuries to important players are having a negative impact. Despite this, defender Will Boyle will be ready for Saturday’s home match against mid-table Accrington Stanley after serving a two-game suspension.
“If you factor in the injuries we have had – George, James, Tom and now Eoghan – we have had a bit of bad luck there,” he stated.
We have a strong squad, so we haven’t complained too much about the injuries, but when you take away quality
“But the lads gave us everything against Forest Green, it wasn’t always the quality level we’d want but we go again at the weekend.”
