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'A perfect signing' - Phil Parkinson backs Wrexham star to go 'right to the top' after playing key role for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side

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<p>After an impressive loan spell at Wrexham from Arsenal last season, the 23-year-old returned permanently in the summer. Okonkwo slotted straight into the starting lineup in League One, earning praise for his performances and amassing eight clean sheets in 14 matches before an unfortunate injury temporarily halted his season.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Okonkwo kept a clean sheet over Mansfield but had to leave the pitch with pain in his wrist. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/wrexham-injury-blow-phil-parkinson-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney/blt0c1d027ec91c3320" target="_blank">Initial estimates suggest the shot-stopper will need at least six weeks to heal</a>, but Parkinson is confident that Okonkwo will bounce back stronger once he recovers.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking on the<em>&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcmqUcxTrS8" target="_blank"><em>Men in Blazers podcast</em></a><em>,</em> Parkinson said: "Arthur was a great signing, as well as Seb, Lewis and Mo, just to name a few of those younger group of players who maybe aren't all quite ready to go bang now, but will grow with the club as we go along. </p><p>"He’s a perfect signing for the profile of Wrexham Football Club. He’s someone who's great now, but as the club develops, will stay on the journey with us and be good enough to progress. </p><p>“He's got the ability to make difficult saves look easy. We see all the time in training that he can produce match-winning saves and key moments in games. I've got a lot of faith in Arthur and I think he could go right to the top.”</p>

WHAT PARKINSON SAID

<p>Parkinson will lead his troops against Exeter City on Saturday afternoon in a League One encounter at the Racecourse Ground.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM?

'A perfect signing' - Phil Parkinson backs Wrexham star to go 'right to the top' after playing key role for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side | Goal.com Australia

Phil Parkinson backs goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo to go &quot;right to the top&quot; as the Wrexham star has played a key role between the sticks for his side.

&apos;A perfect signing&apos; - Phil Parkinson backs Wrexham star to go &apos;right to the top&apos; after playing key role for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney&apos;s side