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Wrexham predicted lineup, team and injury news as Paul Mullin axed vs Mansfield Town

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Wrexham are back in League One action against Mansfield Town on Saturday afternoon.

Wrexham have seen their form take something of a nosedive over the last few weeks but they will need to be at their best against Mansfield Town.

The Red Dragons were held to a 2-2 draw in their last League One meeting versus Charlton Athletic thanks to a questionable penalty call.

Last weekend, meanwhile, Phil Parkinson’s side were knocked out of the FA Cup in the first round by Harrogate Town.

Another tough test awaits Wrexham on Saturday, with Mansfield currently fourth in League One, only one point adrift of the Welsh side with a game in hand.

The Stags have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five league fixtures, while Wrexham have won two, drawn two and lost one.

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Wrexham team and injury news vs Mansfield Town

Wrexham are dealing with a couple of injury blows ahead of their meeting with Mansfield Town.

Star striker Jack Marriott is out injured for four months after breaking his leg in late October.

Midfielder George Evans is another long-term absentee and will miss the meeting with Mansfield on Saturday.

Elsewhere, Steven Fletcher picked up an injury ahead of Huddersfield Town last month but Parkinson confirmed recently that the forward is nearing a return.

As a result, outside of Marriott and Evans, Wrexham have a largely fit squad ahead of Saturday’s clash.

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Wrexham predicted lineup vs Mansfield Town

Parkinson made a few changes to his starting lineup vs Harrogate last weekend.

But after both Sebastian Revan and Ollie Rathbone failed to impress in the cup, they will be dropped against Mansfield.

James McClean should regain his starting berth at left-wing-back while Elliot Lee will come back into the eleven in place of Rathbone.

The rest of the midfield and backline should look very similar but Parkinson is facing a big selection call up top.

Wrexham have been urged to replace Paul Mullin in the January transfer window amid his struggle for goals this season.

Mullin has scored just once in 11 league games this term and missed a plethora of chances against Harrogate last time out.

In turn, summer signing Modou Faal could come into the team in place of Mullin this weekend.

Parkinson called Faal ‘exciting’ in September and the club’s record signing now has the perfect chance to prove he is ready to step up.

Here’s how we think Wrexham will line up against Mansfield on Saturday…

Okonkwo (GK)

Barnett

O’Connell

Scarr

Cleworth

McClean

Dobson

Cannon

Lee

Faal

Palmer