Wrexham striker Paul Mullin’s injury diagnosis ‘better than expected’ – Phil Parkinson
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has revealed Paul Mullin received a “better than expected diagnosis” following today’s visit to a specialist.
The 28-year-old suffered a pneumothorax — effectively a collapsed lung — and four broken ribs during the club’s USA tour.
He had to remain behind in the States when the rest of the squad flew home, only making the return trip last Tuesday after getting the go-ahead from medics to catch the overnight flight.
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Mullin then visited a specialist today to assess how his recovery from the July 25 injury is progressing. No time-scale is being put on his likely return but Parkinson told The Athletic: “The specialist was pleased with Paul. The lung has repaired really well and the ribs are progressing well.
“There is no time-scale on Mulls’ return but he is slightly ahead of the initial schedule. We are pleased, as it is a better than expected diagnosis.”
Mullin’s absence has been keenly felt, as is to be expected considering he has scored 79 goals in 97 appearances since joining on a free transfer from Cambridge United two summers ago.
Wrexham even changed formation on Saturday at AFC Wimbledon, with Elliot Lee and James McClean deployed as attacking midfielders behind lone frontman Ollie Palmer during the 1-1 draw.
In the previous two matches — a 5-3 opening day loss to MK Dons and the Carabao Cup first round win on penalties over Wigan Athletic — Parkinson opted to start with a Billy Waters–Sam Dalby and a Palmer-Jake Bickerstaff partnership respectively.
Despite the positive update, Wrexham are keen to bring in a replacement for the Liverpudlian but have so far met fierce resistance from rival clubs hoping to hold on to their prized attacking talent.
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