Exeter City Adapts Training Plans Amid Snow Disruptions Ahead of Wrexham Clash

Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell has announced necessary adjustments in the team’s preparation for the upcoming League One match against Wrexham, as heavy snowfall in Exeter and parts of Devon has hindered regular training sessions. The adverse weather conditions have prevented outdoor training, prompting the team to explore alternative preparation methods.

In an interview with BBC Radio Devon, Caldwell explained, «A lot of players haven’t made it in yet, the training ground is covered, so there’ll be no training on the grass or the astro. We’re looking into different things to do with the players. We’ve got meetings in terms of the tactical preparation, but we’ll do something physical with them and then prepare them hopefully to be able to train on the grass tomorrow [Friday].»

Despite the disruptions, Caldwell expressed his enthusiasm for the challenge posed by the weather conditions. «This is all part of the job really,» Caldwell remarked. «You wake up every morning and you never know what’s going to happen, and it’s one of the parts of the job that I love—how you need to adapt, you need to think on your feet, and you need to come up with ways to ultimately just get the players ready for three o’clock on Saturday to win a game of football.»

Exeter City will face a highly challenging opponent in Wrexham, who are looking to avert a third successive loss this season. Managed by Phil Parkinson, Wrexham currently stands third in the League One table—a position they wish to solidify following defeats against Port Vale and their latest match in the EFL Trophy. Exeter City, on the other hand, holds the ninth position but with an advantageous game in hand and a mere five points shy of Wrexham.

Wrexham faces some significant squad concerns ahead of the match. George Evans and Jack Marriott are confirmed long-term absentees due to injuries. Additional setbacks include the unavailability of Steven Fletcher, Arthur Okonkwo, and Jamie Jones, who are sidelined for Saturday’s game.

Moreover, Wrexham’s midfielder Andy Cannon will miss the game against Exeter due to a suspension following his accumulation of yellow cards. Phil Parkinson is expected to adjust the lineup with Ollie Rathbone taking Cannon’s spot, alongside Dobson and Elliot Lee in the midfield.

Attack-wise, after the team’s recent struggles in finding the back of the net and Marriott’s injury, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson may be replaced, with Modou Faal being a potential option. However, Ollie Palmer is anticipated to maintain his position in the frontline.

The expected lineup for Wrexham against Exeter includes Burton as goalkeeper, Barnett, O’Connell, Scarr, Cleworth, McClean, Dobson, Rathbone, Lee, Mullin, and Palmer.