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'Gutted!' - Wrexham striker Paul Mullin sends emotional message after being ruled out of North America tour for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side

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<p>The Red Dragons have revealed that their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/wrexham-paul-mullin-miss-us-tour-surgery-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-chelsea/blt58407778d230737f#csa241599c948a364e" target="_blank">talismanic frontman underwent surgery in June to correct long-standing lower back and hamstring problems</a>. He is now well on the road to recovery, but will play no part in a series of pre-season friendlies.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Mullin <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/end-of-world-paul-mullin-miss-six-months-wrexham-striker-ignoring-medical-advice-protective-vest-punctured-lung/blt8eb22ca8e1376573" target="_blank">suffered a punctured lung during Wrexham’s last trip across the Atlantic</a> in 2023, with a nasty collision with Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop forcing him to miss the start of another promotion-winning campaign.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>He will be unavailable to Phil Parkinson when <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ryan-reynolds-minivan-promise-wrexham-vancouver-trip-director-jokes-hollywood-co-owner-transport-duty-home-town/blt20c7f565f8c25dfc" target="_blank">Wrexham face Bournemouth, Chelsea and the Vancouver Whitecaps</a>, 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.”</p><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">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 👊🏼 <a href="https://t.co/9zujVW6HVq">https://t.co/9zujVW6HVq</a></p>— Paul Mullin (@PMullin7) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMullin7/status/1808887838043222470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT MULLIN SAID

<p>Mullin <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/paul-mullin-100-wrexham-goals-how-many-teams-scored-against-who-favourite-opponents/bltfa79fb08ee28a5f5" target="_blank">passed the 100-goal mark for Wrexham last season</a>, 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 <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/me-someone-else-arthur-okonkwo-ready-wrexham-no1-fight-marquee-signing-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney/blt96d4fc2e4308ffcd" target="_blank">League One opener against Wycombe on August 10</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

'Gutted!' - Wrexham striker Paul Mullin sends emotional message after being ruled out of North America tour for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side | Goal.com

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

&apos;Gutted!&apos; - Wrexham striker Paul Mullin sends emotional message after being ruled out of North America tour for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney&apos;s side