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Wrexham travel to The Hawthorns on Friday night with Phil Parkinson confirming several first-team players have returned to training this week, offering a timely boost ahead of a crucial Championship fixture.
The squad returned from the international break in strong shape, with Parkinson pleased by both the work on the training ground and the progress made by injured players.
With seven matches remaining, Wrexham remain firmly in contention, making squad availability increasingly important as the schedule tightens.
Parkinson used the break to recover key players and rebuild depth, with the manager outlining clear progress across multiple positions during the week.
Parkinson confirms multiple Wrexham players returning
Several injured players have stepped up their recovery, giving Wrexham more options heading into Friday’s game.
YouTube footage of Parkinson’s press conference confirmed Kieffer Moore has made “really good progress” over the past week.
Parkinson said: “He’s made really good progress in this last week and you know really pleased with that.”
Matty James has also returned to running on the grass, marking his first step back towards match readiness.
Parkinson added: “Matty has been on the grass running today and that’s the first time he’s been able to do that.”
Further updates underline a wider improvement across the squad.
“Liberato has got a rescan I think it’s tomorrow and Ben is also out on the grass running. So yeah, pleased with that.”
These developments increase competition for places and provide Parkinson with more flexibility during a demanding final stretch.
Timing crucial ahead of West Brom test
The timing of these returns is significant as Wrexham prepare to face a West Brom side fighting at the lower end of the table.
Parkinson stressed the importance of the fixture.
He said: “It’s a really important game for us like they all are.”
The manager also highlighted the challenge ahead.
“They’re a good side and obviously they found themselves down at the bottom five or six teams in the league and they’re scrapping for their lives and we’ve got to be ready for that.”
Wrexham’s ability to rotate and maintain performance levels could prove decisive in this context.
Squad depth set to shape final stretch
With seven games left, Parkinson has emphasised the importance of collective contribution.
He said: “What we’ve done well this season, a number of players have contributed to goals.”
The return of key figures strengthens Wrexham’s ability to manage workloads and sustain consistency across the remaining fixtures.
“It’s about ourselves concentrating on the principles in our play, the consistency level individually and collectively and we’ll see where that takes us.”
Wrexham head into Friday’s match with renewed options and clear direction, knowing the immediate test at West Brom will shape the next phase of their season.
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