Is £78m Ekitike just another Nunez or Liverpool's new Henry?

England must change shape to improve defence - & rest James

The six moves Real Madrid still need to make this summer

Barcelona's greatest No.10s - ranked

When Kaka's AC Milan smashed Boca Juniors 

Editors' Picks

City losing another Treble winner! Ederson agrees transfer terms

Real Madrid ready to terminate contract of €30m flop

Greenwood scores 11-minute hat-trick for Marseille

Transfers LIVE: Man Utd fail in Emi Martinez loan bid

Pogba left out of Monaco squad again as struggles continue

Cash-strapped Barca are being forced to settle for Rashford

<ul><li>Rathbone sustained ankle injury</li><li>Taken to hospital</li><li>X-ray used to gauge extent </li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

Wrexham talisman Ollie Rathbone rushed to hospital after nightmare injury blow in pre-season loss to Sydney FC as Phil Parkinson delivers worrying update

Australia Cup

Western United FC

Sydney FC

Championship

Southampton

Wrexham

<p>Parkinson has confirmed that Rathbone was taken to hospital during <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/wrexham-sydney-callum-burton-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-oliver-rathbone/bltf9d6939cd7f87883" target="_blank">Wrexham's pre-season defeat to Sydney in Australia</a>. The midfielder was substituted in the first half, and was helped down the tunnel by the club's medical staff. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Parkinson has explained that Rathbone's ankle "swelled up" once he reached the dressing room, sparking further concern from the physios. The 28-year-old won Wrexham's Player of the Season award in 2024-25 after contributing eight goals from midfield.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Parkinson told reporters: "Ollie's had to go to hospital for an X-ray.</p><p>"It's a very quiet dressing room in there because we're concerned about Ollie.</p><p>"It didn't look that bad an incident when it happened but it swelled up instantly in the dressing room.</p><p>"Kev's [physio Kevin Mulholland] gone with him to hospital and we've just got to keep our fingers crossed."</p>

WHAT PARKINSON SAID

<p>Wrexham continue their preparations for the new season against Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand this weekend. They kick off their Championship campaign against Southampton on August 9. </p>

WHAT NEXT?

Wrexham talisman Ollie Rathbone rushed to hospital after nightmare injury blow in pre-season loss to Sydney FC as Phil Parkinson delivers worrying update | Goal.com

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has confirmed star man Ollie Rathbone was rushed to hospital for a scan on his ankle after their clash with Sydney FC.

Next matches