Recovering From Punctured Lung, Liverpool Fan & Wrexham Star Paul Mullin Admits Idolizing Fernando Torres in Childhood

Paul Mullin is back in training at Colliers Park. The Wrexham striker spent time in America recovering from a punctured lung injury that he sustained during his pre-season match against Manchester United. During Mullin’s recovery stay in America, while on a talk show for Goal called ‘Box to Box’, he underlined his love for soccer and Liverpool’s Fernando Torres.

Mullin will be out for a couple more weeks before being reinstated into the first-team squad. A delighted Phil Parkinson confirmed his return to the press after the match against Bradford.

Paul Mullin used to analyze Liverpool’s play

Wrexham is in dire need of Mullins. The player is in non-contact training for now but will join the squad soon. The club is missing Mullin in the frontline for his skills as well as his game-reading qualities, something Wrexham needs to thank Fernando Torres for. In the talk show, Mullin says that he has always studied his game, and the former Spanish International was a Liverpool player he looked up to the most.

Mullin says, “Fernando Torres was the Liverpool play I looked up most to and I used to go to games every week and I’d spend time just watching him. I’d watch how he warmed up how he ran how he struck the ball how he passed it. I literally used to concentrate there.”

The ace striker raked in 38 goals and provided 3 assists in 46 games during Wrexham’s last season run at the National League. Wrexham was unlucky to lose Mullin’s in the pre-season, leaving him little chance to help his team during their initial run.

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With the player back in training, Phil Parkinson’s side would have felt a wave of motivation coming their way as they look to face Tranmere Rovers next on the road. This would’ve come as a piece of good news for Phil Parkinson, who was left fuming due to a controversial decision taken by the officials during the Bradford match.

Controversies and transfer dilemma for Wrexham

A controversial decision in the early stages of the match left Phil Parkinson, visibly frustrated. Just two minutes into the game, the away side were awarded a penalty, ruling that Aaron Hayden had fouled Jamie Walker in the box. Tyler Smith converted the penalty, setting the tone for the match.

Despite a valiant effort from Wrexham, including a second-half header by Will Boyle, the game ultimately went to a penalty shootout, which Bradford won 4-3. Parkinson remained frustrated, adamant that the initial penalty decision had been a mistake, adding to the tension of the match.

Brandon Hanlan is the main target for boss Phil Parkinson who wants a backup for Paul Mullin. The Reds have missed Mullin in the frontline and have lost on major points due to that. They would look to strengthen their squad for future uncertainties. The club needs to move fast as the deadline approaches.

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Phil Parkinson’s side now face Tranmere Rovers in their next League Two fixture. The Ian Dawes side are in the bottom four of League Two and have won only one game in their last 5 fixtures. Wrexham clearly are the favorites but will need to keep a cool head to see off Rovers. What do you think will be the scoreline for the game? Let us know in the comments below.