For Parkinson, the key issue appears to be protecting the player from the cycle that has already disrupted his start in Wales. The update says Cacace has tried to return too quickly before, and the manager’s stance sounds clear: patience now could prevent a longer absence later.
That matters because Cacace arrived with real expectation and looked capable of giving Wrexham energy, balance and top-level experience on the left. Instead, his early months have reportedly been broken up by repeated physical problems. In a newly promoted side, that sort of instability can be hard to absorb.
There is, however, a more encouraging note around Ben Sheaf and Nathan Broadhead. Reports suggest both could come into contention against Burnley, with Parkinson expected to make a late call.
Wrexham go into the game with some momentum after a positive recent spell, and this is exactly the kind of fixture that tests whether belief can become consistency. Burnley bring their own pressure, but Wrexham’s challenge is not only tactical - it is about handling the demands of a longer, sharper season.
“Ele teve algumas lesões musculares. Precisamos dar bastante tempo e assegurar a carga correta de treinos,” Parkinson was also quoted as saying. That feels like the sensible line. The next storyline to watch on Tuesday is whether Wrexham can cope without Cacace again - and whether Sheaf or Broadhead can help shift the balance.