Issa Kabore has been in fine form for Wrexham since he made his debut against Norwich City in the Championship.
His impact in that game was pivotal, as Wrexham fans fell in love with Kabore due to his two assists in that victory.
He has yet to taste defeat with the Red Dragons, and this has led to questions about whether there is a chance of making him a permanent signing at the Racecourse Ground.
However, Wrexham will be without Kabore in December, as he is expected to be part of Burkina Faso’s African Cup of Nations campaign.
Issa Kabore playing for Wrexham against Leicester City
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There will be hopes in the nation that they can go a long way in the competition, as they appear to be a nation on the rise in Africa.
This means Phil Parkinson will need to find alternative solutions to naming him in the matchday team with him being absent for that month, so here are three solutions for that period.
Ryan Longman could move to right wing-back
Prior to the match against Norwich, Ryan Longman featured at right wing-back for Wrexham in their defeat to QPR at the Racecourse Ground.
While it was not a vintage display from the wing-back, he has been an important piece of the Red Dragons side on their unbeaten run as the left wing-back.
Yukinari Sugawara of Southampton is challenged by Liberato Cacace of Wrexham
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However, by the time that Kabore is set to go on international duty with Burkina Faso in December, Liberato Cacace should have returned from injury and be match fit.
So, the New Zealand international should be brought back into the first team, which would allow Longman to return to the right-hand side of the pitch.
Change of shape
Phil Parkinson may alter the shape of the team into a back four due to the lack of options at right wing-back.
This could see the Red Dragons look to play one of their central defenders at right back, with the club having several options in this position.
Many of the players within the squad who can play defensively could be placed on the right-hand side as a solution, with Conor Coady having played there previously for Liverpool and Wolves.
Loaning in a right wing-back
An emergency solution would be bringing in another right wing-back on loan to avoid changing shape should it still be an important factor behind their success.
In January the transfer window opens again, and this allows them to bring in other players to strengthen the squad.
Phil Parkinson speaks to Wrexham players against Hull City.
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While it may be seen as a drastic option by Wrexham and Phil Parkinson, a short-term loan could be perfect to bring in a player who is desperate for minutes.
The Red Dragons could use the loan market to their advantage as they bring in a player to cover Kabore; however, should they perform, there is always the possibility of extending the loan to then challenge the Burkina Faso international for a starting position as they push each other to be better.