Aaron Hayden and Rob Lainton status updates
Following Saturday’s goalless draw with Bromley, Wrexham AFC boss Phil Parkinson offered a mixed injury update.
before Hayes Lane, defender Aaron Hayden was substituted before halftime, while goalkeeper Rob Lainton departed the field on a stretcher during the second half, having suffered similar misfortune in the same game previous season.
In his post-match interview, Parkinson stated of the tandem, “We think Rob has broken his wrist, which would be a real blow for him and for us.”
“I just went into the locker room and haven’t seen him, so I’m assuming he’s gone to the hospital.” That is unfortunate.
“Aaron hasn’t been feeling well in the build-up; we gave him some meds and he felt okay this morning but felt he couldn’t continue at half-time.”
The Red Dragons’ undefeated record in all competitions now stands at eight games, with two home games against Halifax Town and Dover Athletic coming up next week.
ADDED: March 21, 2022:
Rob Lainton sustained a fracture and dislocation against Bromley and will undergo surgery on Wednesday, according to the Club. Everyone at the Club wishes Rob a speedy recovery.
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INJURY UPDATE | Rob Lainton is out for six weeks.
The custodian has been ruled out due to a knee injury sustained against Bromley.
Manager Phil Parkinson has stated that injured goalie Rob Lainton would be sidelined for six weeks.
Lainton was substituted at halftime in Saturday’s 2-1 win against Bromley due to knee soreness caused by a clearing on the stroke of half-time.
The 33-year-old custodian has now undergone a knee scan, which has shown a knee ligament damage, with the Wrexham boss saying the shot-stopper would be out for six weeks.
