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Rich Fay

Why Wrexham Have Dropped Their Most-Used Player When it Matters Most

Arthur Okonkwo has played more minutes than any Wrexham player this season. He is also one of only two players to have been named in all 51 matchday squads and sits joint-third for total appearances. So why has he lost his place when it matters most?

With four matches remaining in the EFL Championship season, Phil Parkinson made the bold call to drop Okonkwo in favor of the experienced Danny Ward. The decision has paid off immediately: Wrexham have won both games since the switch, keeping clean sheets in each and reviving their playoff ambitions.

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