Okonkwo 'good news' as Wrexham keeper escapes surgery

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Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo will not require surgery for a broken wrist, manager Phil Parkinson has confirmed.

Okonkwo, 23, suffered the injury in Wrexham鈥檚 1-0 win over Mansfield Town on 9 November.

Up until then the former Arsenal youngster had been an ever-present between the posts for Wrexham in League One this season.

"The good news with the fracture is he doesn鈥檛 need an operation," Parkinson told 成人快手 Sport Wales.

"Hopefully it鈥檚 just going to be the six weeks which is the minimum we thought it would be.

"While he鈥檚 out the other lads are enjoying their moment."

Callum Burton, a summer signing from Plymouth Argyle, played in goal in Saturday鈥檚 1-0 loss at Stockport County.

Wrexham also have veteran Mark Howard and youngster Liam Hall on their books, while Luke McNicholas is on a season-long loan at Rochdale.

"The keeper department is strong," Parkinson added.

"You鈥檙e always one moment away from getting your opportunity.

"Callum, Mark Howard and young Liam have worked really hard. Every single day they鈥檙e right at it and are a great example.

"Callum鈥檚 played at this level before for Plymouth and he knows the division - he鈥檚 an experienced goalkeeper and so is Mark.

"Luke, who unfortunately is injured, but has done really well on loan at Rochdale."