Wrexham star Ollie Rathbone taken to hospital after suffering worrying injury in pre-season friendly
The Dragons are preparing for their first season in the Championship Down Under.
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Ollie Rathbone suffered a nasty-looking ankle injury in Wrexham's pre-season friendly defeat to Sydney FC
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Phil Parkinson's troops suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Aussie side, which was compounded by a nasty-looking first-half ankle injury to Rathbone.
The 28-year-old injured his left ankle following an awkward landing just before the half-time interval.
Rathbone was able to hobble off the pitch after receiving treatment from Wrexham's physio.
But he later had to be transported to the hospital to have it further assessed.
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Rathbone's hospital trip was revealed by Dragons boss Phil Parkinson shortly after the final whistle.
Parkinson will no dout now be sweating on the fitness of the prolific midfielder.
Rathbone played a significant role in Wrexham's promotion from League One last season.
He scored eight goals and provided two assists in 41 league appearances last season.
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