‘Looks great’: Phil Parkinson offers positive fitness update on Wrexham star ahead of Bolton Wanderers

NEWPORT, WALES - JANUARY 20: Paul Mullin of Wrexham attacks during the Sky Bet League Two match between Newport County and Wrexham AFC at Rodney Parade on January 20, 2024 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images)

Wrexham will want Paul Mullin back in action as soon as possible.

Last weekend marked the beginning of a fantastic 2024–25 League One season for the Red Dragons.

Wrexham secured their first-ever three points in the third division with a 3-2 victory over Wycombe Wanderers at the Racecourse Ground.

The team’s highest scorer from the previous season, nevertheless, was not involved in the victory.Following surgery earlier this summer, Paul Mullin has not been able to play.

The 29-year-old was anticipated to be a vital player for Phil Parkinson at the beginning of this season after scoring an amazing 26 goals on his way to promotion the previous year.

Mullin will undoubtedly have been sad to miss their historic season opening against Wycombe. Mullin has experienced some unforgettable experiences with Wrexham throughout the years.

Midweek saw Sheffield United eliminate the Welsh team from the League Cup in the first round, following their impressive performance over the weekend.

against Sunday, August 17, at 3 p.m. BST, Wrexham will now take against Bolton Wanderers at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.

Paul Mullin of Wrexham attacks during the Sky Bet League Two match between Newport County and Wrexham AFC at Rodney Parade on January 20, 2024 in N...

Phil Parkinson provides Paul Mullin injury update

Bolton finished third in the league at the end of the last campaign, and come May, they should be considered for promotion once more.

Compared to Wrexham’s encounter last weekend, Ian Evatt’s team will pose a far more formidable challenge, and they may benefit from the return of their standout scorer.

Parkinson gave a good report on Mullin’s recuperation in an interview with BBC Wales prior to Sunday’s match, but he did not say if he will play.

“He looks great in terms of his injury,” he stated.

In terms of fitness, he still has work to do, but after spending the last week on the grass, he seems to be getting stronger every day.

Paul’s presence there is a huge boost for us. Although we must exercise patience so as not to expose him too soon and cause him further harm, he has been an excellent player for us.

An anxious Ollie Palmer and Elliot Lee of Wrexham as Paul Mullin of Wrexham gets treated for a punctured lung during the pre-season friendly match ...

Wrexham want to sign another striker

The recently promoted team is somewhat short on quality center-forward alternatives with Mullin out.

He scored 24 goals in 2023–2024; nonetheless, Steven Fletcher and Ollie Palmer were Parkinson’s second-highest scorers after Mullin.

Since they are now competing in a higher tier, it is unlikely that either player’s eight goals in all competitions from the previous season would be surpassed.

But it’s obvious that Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney want to get stronger up top before the window closes.

Wrexham is looking for Sheffield Wednesday players Bailey Cadamarteri and Michael Smith this summer.

The Wrexham Insider, however, believes that Wrexham need to compete with an EFL team for a Championship star instead.

However, playing alongside club veteran Mullin means that whoever Parkinson signs will have a lot to show.

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