Embarrassment for Arthur Okonkwo! Wrexham goalkeeper makes another big error as he lets in goal direct from a corner against Salford City – just days after Blackburn mistake
Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo made another major mistake for Wrexham on Saturday, just days after his error against Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup
WHAT HAPPENED?
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Okonkwo made a dismal error against Blackburn in the FA Cup in midweek as he rushed out of goal and was left stranded 30 yards out, allowing Sam Gallagher to score.
And he made two mistakes for Wrexham against Salford on Saturday, first trying to claim a corner and getting nowhere near it as the home team scored, before seeing Elliott Watt score direct from the same kind of set-piece minutes later, leaving the Welsh club with a mountain to climb.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Wrexham are involved in a pitched battle at the top of League Two, with Stockport currently leading the way. A defeat to Salford would be a major blow, so Okonkwo’s struggles have come at potentially the worst possible time.
DID YOU KNOW?
Okonkwo is currently on loan at Wrexham from Arsenal. He is just 22 and an England Under-18 international, but remains a rookie in professional terms; he has made 66 appearances in senior football in total.
WHAT NEXT?
Whether Wrexham can mount a comeback or not, the Welsh side play Bradford City next week. It remains to be seen where they will be in the table.
