Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson will be using the international break to integrate a host of new signings into his squad.
Thirteen additions were made during the summer transfer window in a hectic period that also saw a number of notable departures.
Club legends such as Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer departed the club and Wrexham terminated the contract of Eoghan O’Connell following their Championship squad announcement.
It means that building togetherness and team spirit is now the priority for Parkinson, whilst also getting to know his new faces. He has been given some stern advice over loan star Issa Kabore.
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Luton Town expert warns Wrexham against playing Issa Kabore at centre back
Speaking on the latest episode of the ‘Rob.Ryan.Red’ podcast, Luton Town expert Finley Cannon has given his view on Wrexham’s deadline day signing of Kabore.
Kabore played in the Premier League for Luton Town, producing two assists in 24 appearances but Cannon has a warning for Parkinson.
Cannon stated: “I think you’re going to get a player who’s committed to everything you do on the pitch. It’s difficult to say how good he was for us because he was with us the season when we got relegated from the Premier League.
“So it’s quite hard to see what he can really offer in terms, particularly going forward. But he’s a player that’s fully committed to the cause, as I mentioned, and he will put his body on the line every time he gets into position that he needs to.
“When we had him, obviously we had him as a right wing back in a back five, as you guys tend to play. Just because of the injuries we had in our defence that season, there was often times where he ended up slotting in at centre back,
“Which you could see he wasn’t naturally looking to play that position and he physically doesn’t have what it takes to play that.”
Issa Kabore transfer is bad news for Ryan Longman
Given his Premier League and international pedigree, it is likely that Kabore has been brought to the Racecourse Ground as a starting option for the Red Dragons.
With his ability to play as a right wing-back, it could mean that January signing Ryan Longman loses his place in the side already.
Wrexham fans thought Longman was ‘class’ during the second half of last season as he replaced teammate Ryan Barnett on the right flank.
Eyebrows were raised when Barnett started ahead of Longman for the opening fixture at Southampton, especially after Longman was arguably Wrexham’s best player during pre-season.
Longman has since re-established himself in the side but will now be fearing for his place after the arrival of the Manchester City loanee.