Wrexham are back in Championship following the international break and face another tough test.
Phil Parkinson’s side welcome Queens Park Rangers to the Racecourse Ground looking to build on their first Championship victory over Millwall.
Both sides sit on four points from their opening four games, however, Parkinson’s dreadful record against QPR will be a cause for concern for the home side.
Kieffer Moore and Issa Kabore were the only players on international duty and therefore the Red Dragons should be raring to go ahead of another crucial clash.
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Parkinson revealed Danny Ward is out for four months after the goalkeeper required elbow surgery following the win over Millwall.
Jay Rodriguez and Andy Cannon remain long-term absentees, however, there was some positivity from the Wrexham boss over other returning players.
Nathan Broadhead and Josh Windass are nearing a return after both creative players were out injured before the international.
Liberato Cacace remained with the squad instead of travelling to New Zealand to focus on regaining full fitness after his knock and Ollie Rathbone is also making good progress following his ankle injury.
Overall, Wrexham’s torrid start to the season with injuries is beginning to look a little brighter with a number of players close to a return. The question is whether the QPR clash comes a little too soon.
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Arthur Okonkwo will return in goal for the Red Dragons to replace the injured Ward, with many believing he should have been the number one from the start of the campaign.
The other big decision for Parkinson comes in defence as to whether new signing Dominic Hyam replaces Max Cleworth.
Hyam has hardly trained with his new side and Cleworth was outstanding against Millwall, therefore the youngster should get the nod.
Ryan Hardie impressed alongside Moore up top in the last outing and could keep his place, with Lewis O’Brien joining the attack from deep.
There may well be one Wrexham debut as Kabore could come in at right wing-back after impressing for Burkina Faso. The game may come too soon for Ben Sheaf.