Wrexham have confirmed that goalkeeper Callum Burton is likely to miss the rest of the season for the Red Dragons after suffering a torn thigh muscle.
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- Burton out for the rest of the season
- Okonkwo out injured as well for Wrexham
- Parkinson short of options for goalkeepers
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Burton had been Phil Parkinson's second choice as goalkeeper at Wrexham this season, however, the 28-year-old was forced into becoming the Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned side's number one after Arthur Okonkwo suffered a broken wrist early in November in the Red Dragons' 1-0 win over Mansfield Town.
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WHAT PARKINSON SAID
Speaking to the media, Parkinson said: "It's very bad news. It's going to be a long injury, it could be the season.
"One moment, Callum's tore his thigh and I am just really disappointed for him."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Okonkwo has already missed five games for Wrexham and Parkinson has revealed that the 23-year-old is still a long way off making a return to action. He said: "Arthur's quite a way off yet. He's got another specialist appointment before Christmas."
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WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM?
The Red Dragons will now have to trust 38-year-old Mark Howard in goal. The veteran had not started a league game in almost 12 months until lining up against Burton Albion. Hence, Wrexham have signed Brad Foster as goalkeeper cover on a short-term contract.
