Wrexham Manager Provides Update on Okonkwo’s Injury Recovery

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has indicated that Arthur Okonkwo is still “a while” from returning to play following an injury. The goalkeeper has been out of contention since 9 November, when he sustained a broken wrist during his team’s 1-0 victory against Mansfield Town. Before Wrexham’s match against Bristol Rovers, Parkinson confirmed that both Okonkwo and forward Jack Marriott, who is recovering from a broken leg, were making positive progress in their respective recoveries. Following the 1-1 draw with the Gas on Saturday, Parkinson stated that Wrexham will continue to closely monitor Okonkwo before clearing him to return to action. Parkinson remarked, “Arthur, he’s going to be a while but there’s no problem with the bone and the way it’s healed which is great.” He further added, “I don’t really want to put a [return] date, let’s just see how he progresses over the next week or so.” Parkinson also commended Mark Howard, saying, “Mark’s [Mark Howard] been brilliant, his kicking today [against Bristol Rovers] and his all-round calmness was superb.”