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'Bull'Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton) is unlikely to be absent for long.
The Athletic, a sports media outlet, said on the 15th (Korea time) that Wolverhampton will go on an away trip to Liverpool without Hwang Hee-chan hurting his hamstring (muscle behind his thigh). Wolverhampton will play Liverpool in the 25th round of the English Premier League in the 2024-2025 season at 11 p.m. on the 16th at Anfield in Liverpool, England.
Coach Vitor Pereira, who held a press conference before the game, said, `Hwang Hee-chan is injured and I don't think he will be able to play in the next few games"It's probably going to be two or three games." "It's not serious, but there's something about it."
It's a disappointing injury. Hwang Hee-chan even scored an attack point in a rare opportunity, but he was injured. Hwang Hee-chan started in the fourth round of the English FA Cup in the 2024-2025 season against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park in Blackburn, England on the 9th. It was his first start in four games.
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Away team Wolverhampton came out in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Hwang Hee-chan on the one-top and Mateus Cunha and Gonzalo Guedes on the second line. João Gómez and Jean-Lichner Velegard worked together in the midfield. Rodrigo Gomes and Nelsson Semedu are the wingbacks, while the three-backs were built by Toti Gomes, Mmenuel Agbadu and Santiago Bueno. The goal was defended by Sam Johnstone.
Blackburn shook the net first, but the score was not recognized. In the 19th minute of the first half, a free kick attempted from the left side of the Wolverhampton penalty box pushed a far-flung ball into the goal, but the score was canceled due to the offside being pointed out. Wolverhampton was in a crisis in the 24th minute of the first half, allowing a counterattack, but Gomes blocked Kozier Dubery entering the box to overcome the crisis.
Hwang Hee-chan gave the team the lead with help. Hwang Hee-chan, who received Guedes' pass in the 33rd minute of the first half, calmly gave the pass to Gomes, who penetrated to the left. Gomes' shot hit the opponent's goalkeeper and flowed into the goal. Hwang Hee-chan recorded his first help of the season with this help. It was the first offensive point in six weeks since the match against Tottenham on December 30 last year.
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Wolverhampton, who scored the opening goal, soon cut the gap. In the 34th minute of the first half, Cunha's ball was connected to Cunha, who penetrated again through Velegard and Nemedu. Cunha, who caught the ball deep on the right side of the penalty box, immediately tried to shoot, and the ball that was accurately inserted into the corner shook the net.
Hwang Hee-chan, who had good momentum, did not finish the first half until the end. Hwang Hee-chan suddenly sat on the ground holding his right thigh in extra time in the first half. Since then, his expression has not been good and medical staff have been deployed immediately. Hwang Hee-chan, who touched his forehead, was replaced and had to enter the locker room. The score in the first half, which ended 2-0, was maintained until the end of the game.
After the game, attention was paid to the extent of Hwang Hee-chan's injury. Fortunately, Pereira said, `Hwang Hee-chan has to watch. I hope it's not serious. I had a problem with my hamstring, but I said it wasn't serious. You have to wait." In the end, it is expected to end up missing two to three games.
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Hwang Hee-chan has been moaning with major and minor injuries this season. In October last year, he injured his ankle in the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup against Jordan and did not play for a while. He also showed sluggish performance in the game and even public opinion was released.
Britain's Moly New News reported 'Some fans called for Hwang Hee-chan's sale after seeing his recent slump. However, the club wants to protect Hwang Hee-chan in the transfer market this winter. Still, he is an important player, and the club is trying to avoid a shortage of players. However, some argued that Marseille's offer last summer would have affected the player's mind. Keeping Hwang Hee-chan in January is a smart move. However, Hwang Hee-chan said, 'If you want to become a main player, you have to start persuading again.'"
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Fortunately, as it is not a long-term injury, it is expected to return quickly and seek a rebound again. It is also a boon for the national team. Hong Myung-bo will play Oman on March 20 and Jordan on March 25 in the seventh and eighth rounds of the third round of the North-China World Cup qualifiers. There is no big problem in returning to the national team.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
