As soon as he joined his team, he showed off his reckless breakthrough in the final evaluation match
It also matches the preferred tactics of the new coach Lopetegui.. Anticipation of a rebound↑
‘Bull’ Hwang Hee-chan shone in Wolverhampton as a substitute in the second half.
Wolverhampton defeated Cadiz (Spanish La Liga) 4-3 in the final evaluation match held in Lalinea de la Concepcion, Andalusia, Spain on the 14th (Korean time).
With the ‘2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar’ schedule nearing its end, Wolverhampton set up a training camp in Spain and are in the midst of hardening ahead of the resumption of the English Premier League (EPL) with new coach Julen Lopetegui.
Hwang Hee-chan, who played a big role in the World Cup Bento, reduced his schedule in Korea and joined Wolverhampton in response to the call of coach Lopetegi. Wolverhampton, who announced the return of Hwang Hee-chan, who arrived in Spain on the 11th, welcomed him through the club’s official SNS, saying, “The World Cup hero is back.” Colleagues also raised their thumbs while mentioning Hwang Hee-chan’s performance in the World Cup.
It was a come-from-behind goal that left a strong impression that everyone will remember. Hwang Hee-chan, who missed the first and second games of the group stage due to a hamstring injury, was substituted in the match once morest Portugal in the third game and scored a thrilling come-from-behind goal with Son Heung-min’s pass just before the end. Hwang Hee-chan’s goal was a decisive blow that led the Korean national soccer team to the round of 16.
It was such a dramatic come-from-behind goal that surprised Korea, and love calls from the world continued, but Hwang Hee-chan left all schedules behind and joined the team as coach Lopetegi called.
Hwang Hee-chan lived up to Lopetegui’s expectations in the final evaluation match without a moment to feel the followingmath of the World Cup forced march and long-distance flight. Hwang Hee-chan, who was substituted in the second half, entered the left box with a unique reckless breakthrough following receiving an infiltration pass from the front in the 30th minute of the second half.
Afterwards, he attempted a pass to a colleague in the center of the goal, but was hit by the opposing defender’s foot and refracted into the goal. It is no exaggeration to say that it was an own goal created by Hwang Hee-chan’s speedy breakthrough and penetration.
Hwang Hee-chan ⓒ Wolverhampton SNSIt is fortunate that Hwang Hee-chan, who said, “I have to quickly adapt to the new tactics as I melt into the team. The most important thing is to show my abilities to the coach as much as possible,” and he made a pleasant performance in front of Lopetegi. Wolverhampton also cheered on the club’s official website, saying, “Hwang Hee-chan’s amazing movement led to an own goal.” Wolverhampton fans also responded through SNS, etc., saying, “I look forward to a great battle between the new manager and Hwang Hee-chan.”
Wolverhampton fell to the bottom with 2 wins, 4 draws and 9 losses (10 points) ahead of the World Cup break. The gap between them and 17th placed Everton is 4 points. It is a gap that can get out of the relegation zone once even if it comes out with just one win streak. Hwang Hee-chan, who was depressed following being pushed back as a replacement resource this season, also caught the mood of a rebound. Lopetegui’s preferred forward pressure and space penetration tactics can also work well with Hwang Hee-chan. As fans expect, attention is paid to whether he will be able to perform a dramatic performance to save the team in Wolverhampton.
Meanwhile, Wolverhampton will resume the schedule starting at 4:45 am on the 21st with the 4th round (Round of 16) of the English Football League Cup (EFL Cup).
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