A Wrexham midfielder was rushed to an area hospital in Australia after the Championship aspect’s second match on their pre-season tour.
The Dragons, who completed second in League One final season to earn promotion, have been crushed 2-1 by A-League aspect Sydney FC on Tuesday morning.
Wrexham opened the scoring when Corey Hollman turned James McClean’s depraved supply into his personal internet, however his blushes have been spared by Alexandar Popovic and Joe Lacey, who turned the sport round for the house aspect.
If the consequence was not unhealthy sufficient for the Hollywood-owned membership, key midfielder Ollie Rathbone was compelled off by damage simply earlier than half-time.
The 28-year-old landed awkwardly on his left ankle and could possibly be seen on the ground in main discomfort, earlier than managing to hobble off the pitch, aided by medical employees.
And now Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has confirmed that Rathbone has been taken to hospital so as to endure an X-ray to evaluate the extent of the injury.
Ollie Rathbone landed awkwardly on his ankle throughout Wrexham’s 2-1 defeat to Sydney FC
Dragons boss Phil Parkinson has confirmed that Rathbone was taken to hospital after the loss
Wrexham have only one extra recreation left to play on their tour of Australia and New Zealand
Rathbone was a key a part of Parkinson’s squad as they secured promotion final season, that includes a complete of 41 instances in League One.
Whereas he’s recognized for his skill to interrupt up play in the midst of the park, as a consequence of his outstanding work fee, the midfielder additionally pitched in on the high of the pitch, scoring eight objectives and offering two assists final time period.
Wrexham will begin their Championship season on the highway at Southampton in simply over three weeks’ time, and Parkinson may have his fingers crossed that Rathbone has not executed any vital injury that may rule him out of that fixture.
The Welsh aspect will now journey to New Zealand for the ultimate match of their pre-season tour, the place they are going to face Wellington Phoenix on the Sky Stadium.
