No fresh injury concerns as Kabore progressing

Wrexham's right wing-back Issa Kabore applauds fans
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Phil Parkinson confirmed Wrexham have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their Championship contest with Hull City tonight (20:00 GMT).

Long-term absentees Andy Cannon, Danny Ward and Jay Rodriguez are continuing to work their way back to full fitness while the likes of Elliot Lee, Liberato Cacace and Lewis Brunt are currently sidelined.

But Parkinson will have the same group of players who were involved in the 1-1 draw with Preston North End on Saturday to select from for his side’s trip to the MKM Stadium.

“We’ve had a good couple of days with the lads. I’ve been pleased with how the lads have recovered from the weekend, and how the other ones who didn’t start have trained,” he told BBC Sport Wales.

“There’s no knocks or anything, everybody’s come through the game well.

“No one fresh comes in to the squad, but equally everyone who was available for the weekend is still available.”

Transfer deadline day signing Issa Kabore remains absent as a result of the hamstring injury he sustained while on international duty with Burkina Faso in November.

But Parkinson was eager to praise Ryan Barnett for his showing against Preston in the absence of Kabore – who is “progressing well” in his recovery.

“He’s doing fine, he’s progressing well. He lives close by to Man City’s training ground so it’s logical for him to go in there rather than sitting in his car and driving here each day,” Parkinson said of Kabore.

“Kev [head of performance medicine and sports science, Kevin Mulholland] is monitoring him. He’s been to the games and we’ve touched base with him.

“The injury was a frustrating one for him and us, but equally other players get an opportunity.

“I was so pleased for Ryan Barnett at the weekend. He came in and made a statement with his display.

“I’m very pleased because everyone knows of the contribution Ryan has made in his time with us. His chances have been limited, but he showed what he is, which is a real talent.”

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