10 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses. That is what Phil Parkinson has been able to achieve with Wrexham in this season of EFL League One. The Welsh team is now level on points with league leaders Wycombe Wanderers. However, nothing comes easy- right? With current problems related to goalkeeper injuries, 57-year-old Phil Parkinson has given an update on Callum Burton & Arthur Okonkwo’s situation after their game against Burton.

“Every setback creates an opportunity for someone else to rise.” With first-choice keeper Arthur Okonkwo sidelined for a few more weeks, the stage was set for Mark Howard to make his first league start in 12 months. Speaking of Saturday’s game, fluid play in windy conditions was always going to be challenging, and both teams fought to create chances early on. Wrexham were the first to threaten, and Elliot Lee’s fifth goal of the season gave them a 1-0 victory against Burton.

Okonkwo already has eight clean sheets from Wrexham’s current League One season, having maintained 14 in 36 league outings last term. After confirming that the goalie broke his wrist during the team’s 1-0 victory over Mansfield at home last Saturday. Then Callum Burton was anticipated to step in for Okonkwo, who is expected to miss at least six weeks of action, however in a disappointing turn of events, Callum Burton suffered a thigh injury early in the first half against Barnsley.

However, in a shocking reveal, after the match against Burton Albion, the 57-year-old has said Callum Burton could miss the rest of the season due to injury.”It’s going to be a long injury, it could be the season.” While speaking about Arthur Okonkwo, he explained, “Arthur is quite a way off yet. He will see a specialist before Christmas.” But he was quite optimistic about the return of keeper Mark Howard, “Mark is a good keeper. He played well today,” Parkinson added, reflecting on Howard’s recent performance.

Following last night’s Wycombe Wanderers’ 1-1 draw with Reading FC, Wrexham was able to narrow the distance between the league leaders. The Welsh team is already tearing up League One after winning four straight games. Despite this, Ryan Reynolds’ team is struggling due to several injuries. Mostly, the all-star team is searching for a variety of possibilities as the January transfer window draws near.

Will goalkeeper crisis hamper Wrexham’s Premier League dreams?

Wrexham AFC, under the glittering spotlight of Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, is gearing up for a January transfer window that could decide their fate of reaching the Premier League. As Wrexham navigates their goalkeeping crisis, Phil Parkinson’s quest for reinforcements isn’t over just yet. “We’re looking at the goalie situation all the time,” Parkinson shared, his tone equal parts determination and resolve. “With three keepers out, including Luke McNicholas, it’s a situation we need to manage carefully.”

As the winds of adversity blow harder, a new goalkeeper and a determined manager are ready for the challenge. While Parkinson’s men meet Crewe Alexandra in the Football League Trophy second round on December 10.

So, It is evident that Wrexham needs some reinforcements in order to fulfill their Premier League dreams.