Paul Mullin has sent an emotional “gutted” message after being ruled out of Wrexham’s summer tour of North America.

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  • Star frontman has undergone surgery
  • Hoping to be fit for start of the season
  • Will not figure in glamour friendlies
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Red Dragons have revealed that their talismanic frontman underwent surgery in June to correct long-standing lower back and hamstring problems. He is now well on the road to recovery, but will play no part in a series of pre-season friendlies.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Mullin suffered a punctured lung during Wrexham’s last trip across the Atlantic in 2023, with a nasty collision with Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop forcing him to miss the start of another promotion-winning campaign.

  • WHAT MULLIN SAID

    He will be unavailable to Phil Parkinson when Wrexham face Bournemouth, Chelsea and the Vancouver Whitecaps, with the 29-year-old posting on social media as he continues to work on rebuilding his fitness: “Gutted to be missing the tour. But I couldn’t go any longer. Op is all done getting right for the coming season is now the focus! BRB – thanks for the messages.”

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  • WHAT NEXT?

    Mullin passed the 100-goal mark for Wrexham last season, as he helped to deliver back-to-back promotions for Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. His focus is now locked on making a 2024-25 League One opener against Wycombe on August 10.