Devastating blow as Bradford City rivals suffer striker's punctured lung

Striker Injury Setback for Bradford City's Rivals

Wrexham, the rivals of Bradford City, have been dealt a blow as their star striker, Paul Mullin, suffered a punctured lung during a friendly match against a young Manchester United side in San Diego. The collision occurred when Mullin was chasing a through ball and was struck in the kidney region by United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop. The 28-year-old was left writhing in agony and needed to be carried off the pitch after just 15 minutes of play. Mullin was taken to the hospital, where he later reassured fans on social media that he was doing well. The extent of his injury is not yet known, but there are concerns about his availability for Wrexham's upcoming League Two opener against MK Dons on August 5.

Controversy Surrounding the Incident

The incident sparked controversy, with Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson criticizing Bishop for his "reckless" challenge. Parkinson expressed his anger and called for a red card to be shown, as he believed the tackle was dangerous. Bishop received a yellow card for the challenge and was subsequently booed by Wrexham fans. Wrexham went on to win the match 3-1, with goals from Elliot Lee, Aaron Hayden, and Sam Dalby.

Setback for Wrexham's USA Tour and League Two Opener

The injury to Mullin overshadowed the match, which was part of Wrexham's USA tour. The Welsh club, owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, will conclude their tour with a match against Philadelphia Union. Mullin's absence will be a significant setback for Wrexham as they prepare for the start of the League Two season. The club will be hoping for a speedy recovery for their talismanic striker.