Last week, Hwang Hee-chan (27, Wolverhampton Wanderers) was caught up in rumors of a release. On the 17th (Korean time), Express & Star, a local Wolverhampton magazine, mentioned ‘organizing the squad’ as the club’s top priority for the summer, and Hwang Hee-chan was included in this release list. The media argued that Hwang Hee-chan, who is not a solid main player, could be included in the release list.

It was somewhat embarrassing news for Hwang Hee-chan, who was constantly given opportunities as a replacement player under coach Julen Lopetegui, who took over during the season. However, he started in a confrontation with Everton in the 37th round of the 2022-23 English Premier League (PL) held at Molineux Stadium on the 20th. It was his first start in three games since the match against Crystal Palace on the 26th of last month. He was not shaken by rumors of release and played a neat role.

Hwang Hee-chan played the ground for 74 minutes as the starting two-top. His unique amount of activity and recklessness remained the same. After a month or so, I tasted the goal. In the 33rd minute of the first half, when the ‘bull duo’ Adama Traore’s shot hit the goalkeeper’s hand, Hwang Hee-chan calmly pushed it in and scored the first goal. It was the 3rd goal in the league and the 4th goal of the season. After scoring, he held a ceremony pointing at the team emblem in front of home fans. 

Hwang Hee-chan applied intense pressure and added strength to the team’s attack. Afterwards, he was substituted in the 28th minute of the second half and completed his mission. The home fans gave him a standing ovation. The team failed to build a victory by conceding a grievous run just before the end of the game.메이저사이트

However, the media paid attention to Hwang Hee-chan’s performance. Football statistics media, Pot Mob and Sofa Score, gave Hwang Hee-chan the highest rating in the team. The British BBC picked Hwang Hee-chan as the best player on the day. The Birmingham Mail, a local magazine, also gave it a rating of 8 and praised it, saying, “I did my best at the forefront and responded quickly.” Wolverhampton club social media (SNS) left an applause emoticon with the message “It was a good play, Hee-chan” when Hwang Hee-chan was replaced.

Hwang Hee-chan, who is in his second year at Wolverhampton, has 4 goals and 3 assists in 31 games this season. Hwang Hee-chan’s last game this season is an away game against Arsenal on the 29th.