Wrexham's Paul Mullin suffers punctured lung after collision during friendly: 'Reckless challenge'

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Wrexham striker Paul Mullin was hospitalized with a punctured lung on Tuesday after colliding with Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop during a pre-season friendly, an incident that left manager Phil Parkinson "fuming." 

"I thought it was a clumsy, reckless challenge in a preseason game," Parkinson said after the 3-1 win at San Diego State's Snapdragon Stadium. "I can’t say anymore on it. I'm not happy with it at all."

Paul Mullin, left, collides with Nathan Bishop during a pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and Wrexham at Snapdragon Stadium on July 25, 2023, in San Diego, California. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

The incident occurred during the 11th minute of the game when Bishop challenged Mullin just outside the box. Both players went down but the 28-year-old forward immediately grabbed at his side before being surrounded by players and medical personnel. 

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"I'm fuming," Parkinson said, adding that the injury Mullin sustained was a small puncture. 

"I haven't seen the goalie and he's probably best steering clear of us for the time being because we're not very happy with him."

Ryan Reynolds, who turned the club around when he and fellow actor Rob McElhenney took over ownership in November 2020, tweeted his hopes for a "speedy recovery." 

Wrexham's Paul Mullin clutches his side after a collision with Nathan Bishop of Manchester United at Snapdragon Stadium on July 25, 2023, in San Diego. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

"Paul Mullin puts his last drop of blood into everything he does. The entire