Paul Mullin, a striker for Wrexham, is still in “a lot of pain” while he heals after having his lung punctured in the United States, according to manager Phil Parkinson.
WHAT OCCURED? In their most recent preseason triumph, Wrexham’s leading scorer from last season was involved in a nasty-looking collision with former Manchester United custodian Nathan Bishop. Since then, the former Cambridge United forward has been recuperating in Los Angeles, and his club is having trouble finding a replacement.
WHAT THEY SAID: Parkinson told BBC Sport Wales, “I spoke to Paul yesterday, obviously loving the California heat. “He’d prefer be back here, but it’s not the worst place to be. The owners are trying to make his stay as comfortable as they can despite the fact that he is in a lot of discomfort. There are few options for treatment available to him. Right now, it is focusing on pain management. When he is able to return, which will be in a week, we will reevaluate him and do everything we can to get him back on the pitch as soon as it is safe for him.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Mullin still has time to have an influence given he will only be out for the opening few weeks of Wrexham’s first EFL season since 2008. The Red Dragons are presently considered strong favourites to continue and earn back-to-back promotions this year.
Paul Mullin, the League Two team’s star striker, had a perforated lung as a result of contact between a Manchester United custodian and Mullin, angering Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson.
After only 12 minutes, Mullin collided with Nathan Bishop, who required lengthy medical attention on the pitch before drowsily leaving the pitch while wearing an oxygen mask around his neck.
The forward was taken to the hospital and is now likely to miss Wrexham’s season opener against MK Dons in ten days. Last season, the forward scored 38 goals as Wrexham won promotion out of the National League.
