What's going on with Hwang Hee-chan?

Hwang Hee-chan falls out of favor in Wolverhampton.

Coach Vitor Pereira admitted that Hwang Hee-chan is lacking confidence, and the current situation at Wolverhampton Wanderers also limits the Korean player's chances of playing. In the past 2 months, Hwang Hee-chan has only appeared in 3 matches, not scoring or assisting any goals for the "Wolves".

Decay

Hwang Hee-chan had a brilliant 2023/24 season, becoming the top scorer for Wolverhampton Wanderers with 12 goals in 29 Premier League games. However, the South Korean striker has had a disappointing season this season. In the past 4 months, Hwang Hee-chan has only started one Premier League match for Wolves.

Once expected to follow in Son Heung-min's footsteps to succeed in the land of fog, Hwang Hee-chan is gradually sinking into darkness.

Coach Vitor Pereira explained that injuries and poor performances have made Hwang Hee-chan less used. Another reason for Hwang's decline is that Wolves have constantly changed tactics and coaches.

This season, Hwang has often been pushed to the right wing, where his attacking role is limited to crosses. This overshadows his inherent strengths such as acceleration and finishing ability.

At Wolves, the Korean striker is no longer the first choice in attack due to competition from his teammates. In the past two months, Jorgen Strand Larsen has shown excellent form, scoring 6 goals in 6 matches.

Coach Pereira said this was the main reason why Hwang Hee-chan lacked playing opportunities, because the Wolves captain had to choose the names with the best form.

Many reasons led to Hwang Hee-chan's decline.

Difficult

Matheus Cunha and Jorgen Strand Larsen have emerged as mainstays in Wolves' attack this season, leaving Hwang Hee-chan's role in the shadows.

Cunha plays flexibly in the role of attacking midfielder and winger, almost acting as the "conductor" of Wolves. Meanwhile, Strand Larsen, although rarely used at the beginning of the season, played impressively in the second half, making it difficult for Hwang Hee-chan to squeeze into the "number 9" role.

Since taking charge of Wolves midway through the season, Pereira has preferred to use Strand Larsen as a centre-forward, with Cunha and Goncalo Guedes supporting him behind, showing the effectiveness of this trio. It is understandable that Pereira favours Goncalo Guedes, his compatriot.

The lack of playing time and fierce competition in the squad has also caused Hwang Hee-chan to lack confidence and have psychological problems. Ensuring playing time has become urgent for him, especially with the 2026 World Cup approaching. If he continues to be a reserve at Wolves next season, Hwang Hee-chan may lose his place in the Korean national team.

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Source: https://znews.vn/chuyen-gi-dang-xay-ra-voi-hwang-hee-chan-post1552162.html