'Bull' Hwang Hee-chan (29, Wolverhampton) will be sidelined for an extended period. Wolverhampton is still facing relegation crisis.
Wolverhampton will face Bournemouth in the 26th round of the 2024-2025 Premier League season at Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium on the 23rd at midnight (Korean time). Bournemouth is a strong team currently ranked 5th in the league. Wolverhampton (19 points) is in 17th place, facing relegation.
Hwang Hee-chan, who injured his Achilles tendon in the match against Blackburn, is likely to miss 2 consecutive games. 'WhoScored.com' predicted that Hwang Hee-chan would be excluded from the lineup for the match against Bournemouth.
Wolverhampton lost 1-2 against Liverpool in the 25th round on the 16th. The team allowed one goal each to Dias and Salah, resulting in a significant defensive collapse. Although Matheus Cunha scored one goal in the second half, it was not enough.
Head coach Vitor Pereira noted, "Hwang Hee-chan's injury is not serious. He is expected to miss 2-3 more games." Ultimately, the situation regarding Hwang Hee-chan's return is expected to be determined after the match against Bournemouth.
Currently, Wolverhampton's defense is at a critical level. The team recorded clean sheets against Aston Villa (2-0 win) and Blackburn (2-0), but conceded two consecutive goals in the match against Liverpool.
Bournemouth has strong scoring capabilities. They defeated Newcastle 4-1 and Nottingham 5-0. Bournemouth also won against Southampton 3-1. For Wolverhampton, without Hwang Hee-chan, it is crucial to accumulate points against Bournemouth to escape the relegation crisis.
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