Welcome to Wrexham show brutal jaw injury suffered by Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo as X-ray exposes huge bone crack under his mouth that needed surgery

  • Goalkeeper involved in heavy collision
  • Returned to action in protective brace
  • Helped Red Dragons to promotion
Arthur Okonkwo Wrexham 2023-24

WHAT HAPPENED?

The 22-year-old, who joined the Red Dragons from Premier League giants Arsenal, took a heavy blow to his face during a League Two clash with Harrogate on November 28. He was forced back to north London for treatment and missed almost a month of action.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The 22-year-old, who joined the Red Dragons from Premier League giants Arsenal, took a heavy blow to his face during a League Two clash with Harrogate on November 28. He was forced back to north London for treatment and missed almost a month of action.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Okonkwo returned to Wrexham with a protective brace in place, allowing him to rejoin a promotion bid that ultimately delivered a runners-up finish. He joined the party in Las Vegas since then, which was funded by Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.