Mo Faal, the 23-year-old forward on loan from Wrexham, is nearing a return to competitive action for Cheltenham Town as he trains ahead of Friday’s League Two clash against Chesterfield (3pm).
Faal joined the Robins on the January transfer deadline day, with the understanding that he was still on the road to full fitness following an injury sustained earlier during his loan at League One side Port Vale. Having now resumed training, he is expected to be in contention for selection.
The Gambian-born striker signed for Wrexham in August 2024 for £500,000. During his time at Wrexham, he made 16 first-team appearances and netted three goals in cup competitions before his summer loan move to Port Vale.
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Faal’s football journey began after moving to Birmingham at age seven. Spotted playing for Sutton Coldfield Town, he joined West Bromwich Albion’s academy in 2019 and broke into their senior squad in 2021. Since then, he has gained valuable experience through loan spells at Hereford, AFC Telford United, AFC Fylde, Doncaster Rovers, Walsall, and Port Vale.
Cheltenham will face Chesterfield without defender Sam Sherring, who is sidelined due to a three-match ban following a red card against Notts County, with an unsuccessful appeal.
With just eight matches remaining this season—five of which are at home—manager Steve Cotterill will be hopeful Faal’s return adds a boost to the squad ahead of their Easter Monday home game against Cambridge United.