Wrexham star forced to withdraw from international duty in another injury blow

Wrexham striker Kieffer Moore has withdrawn from the Wales squad for the international break after picking up an injury. Moore will play no part in his nation’s upcoming games against Norway and Portugal this week due to a lower back issue. The 34-year-old had been named in Craig Bellamy ‘s squad for the Nations League ties, but he will now remain with Wrexham . He will receive treatment and undergo rehabilitation with his club rather than travelling to be part of the Dragons’ set-up. Moore has featured in every one of Wrexham’s games this seasons so far, scoring five goals in 16 appearances altogether. The Welshman is Phil Parkinson ‘s side’s top scorer, but they will now be concerned that they could be without him. Wrexham’s injury nightmare Moore was substituted after 77 minutes of their 1-1 draw with Wolves on Saturday, seemingly due to his knock that has now meant he has had to withdraw from the national squad. Wrexham already have multiple key forwards recovering from injuries, so having another carrying an issue is a huge blow. Fellow Wales international Nathan Broadhead is expected to remain out until December, while Josh Windass is out too. Windass hasn’t played a Championship game since October 10. Summer signing Callum O’Hare is also suffering from an ankle problem that has seen him miss the last three games. On top of that, Sam Smith is out for the entire season after an ACL injury, so Parkinson will be desperate not to lose Moore as well, with the severity of his back problem unknown at the moment. View Tweet: https://t.co/Ve2vduVf4P Who has replaced Moore in the squad? MK Dons striker Aaron Collins has taken Moore’s place in the Wales squad, receiving his first international call-up. Collins has scored 17 goals in 16 games in all competitions so far this season, topping the scoring charts in League One . His 13 league goals see him three clear of any other player. He could well make his Wales debut on Saturday as they take on Erling Haaland and Norway in Oslo at 5pm UK time. Bellamy’s side then face a Cristiano Ronaldo -less Portugal at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:45pm. Ronaldo retired from international duty last week.