Double injury blow for Wrexham! Phil Parkinson confirms Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side set to be without two key players for eight weeks

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has revealed that the Welsh side have suffered a double injury blow with Eoghan O’Connell and Ryan Barnett ruled out.

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Wrexham duo ruled outUnavailable for eight weeksWelsh side beat Notts CountyWHAT HAPPENED?

Centre-back O'Connell and midfielder Barnett were both absent as Wrexham picked up three points by beating Notts County 2-0 in League Two on Saturday.

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The pair have been important figures for the League Two team but have already had spells out of the team this season.

The Red Dragons will have to do without the two players for almost two months, the coach has confirmed.

WHAT THEY SAID

"To come through and finish October with a win is great for us," he said. "We need to patch a few people up. Eoghan O’Connell looks to be out for eight weeks, Barny (Ryan Barnett) looks to be out for eight weeks.”

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Wrexham's next match is against Mansfield Town in the FA Cup on November 4.