Phil Parkinson could make a number of changes to his Wrexham starting XI when they take on Stockport County this weekend.
Wrexham face old foes Stockport County on Saturday in a match that could have a huge impact on the League One promotion race.
The two teams have risen from the National League to the third tier together and will meet each other for the first time this season at Edgeley Park, where Stockport have won the last four times against The Red Dragons.
Wrexham are four points better off having played a game fewer this season, though, and should be confident even if Phil Parkinson has a growing injury list.
The manager could make up to nine changes from the team that started against Port Vale in the EFL Trophy on Wednesday.
Goalkeeper – Burton
Wrexham have been handed the hefty blow of losing first-choice goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo for at least six weeks due to injury. Both Callum Burton and Mark Howard got a run out on Wednesday but Burton is the one who will likely take his place.
Defence – Barnett, Cleworth, Scarr, O’Connor, McClean
Luke Bolton also joined the casualty list on Wednesday when the right wing-back was taken off after suffering an injury. Even if he was fit, though, Ryan Barnett would be coming back in after his winning goal against Mansfield last week.
James McClean was rested after picking up a knock on Saturday but should be fine to return alongside Max Cleworth, Dan Scarr and Thomas O’Connor at the back.
Midfield – Cannon, Dobson, Lee
The first-choice midfield trio were all rested on Wednesday, with Andy Cannon also not involved due to a niggle. However, he should be okay to return alongside his cohorts George Dobson and Elliot Lee.
Attack – Mullin, Palmer
Wrexham continue to be without some major firepower as Jack Marriott and Steven Fletcher remain sidelined, with the veteran Scot suffering a setback in his recovery this week.
Parkinson said ahead of the game: “Steven Fletcher trained last week but has had a slight setback and he’s seeing a specialist today so we’ll know more after that,” said Parkinson in his pre-match press conference.”
Thankfully, Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer are fit to play and the manager has even hinted Jon Dadi Bodvarsson could be involved in just his second League One game for the Reds.
Parkinson added: “Jon hasn’t played [much football] and I always wanted to bring him off after 60 minutes,” Parkinson said..
“I wanted to stretch Mo [Faal] longer but he was cramping up, and we couldn’t afford to get him or Jon injured because the league is so important.
“And we are already with Jack Marriott and Steven Fletcher.”
Predicted Wrexham XI vs Stockport: Burton; Barnett, Cleworth, Scarr, O’Connor, McClean; Cannon, Dobson, Lee; Mullin, Palmer.