Wolverhampton is expected to have high hopes for Hwang Hee-chan (29), who scored for the South Korean national football team.

Molineux News, which reports on Wolverhampton, noted on the 25th (Korean time) with a photo of Hwang Hee-chan the article titled "Hwang Hee-chan's training performance that surprised Son Heung-min and teammates," stating, "Wolverhampton fans hope Hwang Hee-chan will play more actively before the season ends."

Hwang Hee-chan, who has been struggling throughout this season, joined the South Korean national team led by coach Hong Myung-bo for the 2026 FIFA North and Central American World Cup Asian qualifying match. He started in consecutive games against Oman on the 20th and Jordan on the 25th.

Hwang Hee-chan enjoyed scoring again, netting a goal in the 41st minute of the 1-1 draw against Oman. Quickly exploiting the defensive space, Hwang received a pass from Lee Kang-in and converted it directly into a goal.

It was noted that "Hwang Hee-chan scored against Oman, bringing good news to head coach Vítor Pereira," adding, "Receiving a fantastic through pass from Lee Kang-in, he shook the net with a powerful finishing shot."

"Now, the important thing is to leverage this performance as a stepping stone to maintain the upward momentum," and also included video footage of Hwang Hee-chan's training released by KFATV, pointing out, "Hwang Hee-chan has shown good form in national team training, raising expectations."

Hwang Hee-chan has played in 18 league matches this season, scoring 2 goals. However, he has started only 5 matches, leaving him with notable regrets about his playing time. He often found himself on the bench due to injuries to his ankle and hamstring.

Hwang Hee-chan demonstrated his resilience with the national team. After scoring 12 goals in 29 matches last season and showcasing his importance as a key player, he instilled hope in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton currently stands 17th in the league (26 points). With a 9-point gap from 18th-place Ipswich Town (17 points), the team has some breathing room. However, with 9 matches remaining, anxiety about relegation remains.

The media emphasized that Hwang Hee-chan, having completely recovered from his injury, played without pain, highlighting, "Fans hope he will make significant contributions to the team as the season winds down."

It added that "Wolverhampton is currently in a relatively stable position, but there are still crucial matches ahead to finish the season successfully," stating, "If Hwang Hee-chan finds his confidence, the process will become much easier."

The media said, "We hope the goal against Oman gives Hwang Hee-chan a boost in confidence," adding, "We know how important 'confidence' is for him. Wolverhampton's goal has yet to be achieved. However, if Hwang Hee-chan regains his best form, that goal will be much closer."

Meanwhile, after being named MOM (Man of the Match) in the recent match against Oman, Hwang Hee-chan stated, "I was grateful to score and be able to contribute to the team after a long time with the national team. I’ve worked hard to help the team with the opportunities given to me."

Hwang Hee-chan also emphasized, "I have experienced many final qualifiers, but I am in my best form now. The final qualifiers have always been challenging," adding, "During such matches, we showed our progress and ability to overcome."

"The same goes for the last World Cup. That's why I mentioned that. To show good performances in the World Cup and the next matches, it's essential to grow and develop. We need to strengthen as a team through these matches," he added.

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