HWANG HEE-CHAN NEWS

Option to face Brentford Hwang (not injury related) returned from his Asian Cup duty and is an option to face Brentford on Saturday, manager Gary O'Neil told media during Friday's pre-match conference. "Th...

Impact Hwang's return will provide a huge boost for the Wolves, as the South Korean striker has 10 goals and three assists in 20 appearances. Even though he logged four appearances and bagged one goal for South Korea during the Asian Cup, he also had some "niggles and injuries he had to deal with," according to O'Neil, and it's unclear whether he'll start right away considering all the traveling he's had to make over the last few days.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Off to Asian Cup Hwang is linking up with Korea for the Asian Cup, Wolves announced.

Impact Hwang is off to link up with Korea for the Asian Cup, with a deep run on the cards the forward will likely miss most, if not all, of January and could be out further. It's certainly a damper on what has been a brilliant season for the striker, who has 10 goals and three assists in 20 appearances.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Hwang Hee-Chan registered an assist and attempted three shots (two on target) in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Everton.

Impact Hwang Hee-Chan registered his third assist of the season when his low cross was tapped in by Matheus Cunha. The winger was very unlucky not to add to his ten goals, seeing one ruled out for offside and he went close with another effort that bounced back off the post. He looked dangerous throughout and will be sorely missed when he is away at the Asian Cup.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to start Hwang (back) is fit and starting Saturday's match against Everton.

Impact Hwang was deemed available for selection and gets the nod to start straightaway after dealing with a back injury. The forward scored two goals in midweek against Brentford despite playing just 45 minutes.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Hwang (back) is an option for Saturday's match against Everton, according to manager Gary O'Neil. Both [Dawson and Hwang] are fit and both fully trained today so both will be avail...

Impact Hwang will be available for Wolves on Saturday, having fully trained with the team and recovered from the back injury he picked up against Brentford on Wednesday. The attacker should return to a starting position for the match, as he has started in all but three games this season and looks to be one of their most fruitful players in the attack, netting two goals in his last contest despite only playing 45 minutes due to the knock. This will be the player's final match before taking off for the Asian Cup, where he will play representing South Korea.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back injury confirmed Hwang has been confirmed to have left Wednesday's match against Brentford due to back spasms and will still be an option for the Asian Cup, according to manager Gary O'Neil.

Impact Hwang looked to go down with a slightly concerning injury after grabbing for his back, but luckily for the forward, the issue is only minor as he has been diagnosed to have back spasms. He has been confirmed to still be an option for the Asian Cup, which he will depart for on Jan. 1 to join the South Korean international team. He most likely will be held out for the club's final match of 2023 against Everton on Saturday and then won't return to play with Wolves until early February, depending on when South Korea is eliminated from the Asian Cup.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brace before injury Hwang scored twice before a knock forced him off the pitch during Wednesday's clash with Brentford.

Impact Hwang scored twice in the first half before a knock forced him off the pitch and brought Jean-Ricner Bellegarde on. Hwang will hope the issue proves to be minor, with his first chance to return coming against Everton on Saturday.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pens long-term extension Hwang signed a contract through 2028, Wolves announced.

Impact Hwang is off to a strong start in 2023, with his eight goals in 17 matches already matching his goal tallies from each of the past two seasons combined. His brilliant form has been rewarded with a deal through 2028, keeping him at the club throughout his prime.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory over Burnley Hwang Hee-Chan fired two shots, scoring with his only on-target effort. He also placed a cross (not accurate) and created a chance in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Burnley.

Impact Hwang Hee-Chan's attacking press was rewarded on Tuesday with a goal. The Korean striker is in good form, he has found the net in two of his last three matches. There is a good chance he will improve that tally in Wolves next against Nottingham Forest, Forest have lost four of their last five games. From 16 appearances (12 starts) he has scored eight and delivered two assists.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets one in loss Hwang Hee-Chan scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-2 defeat against Fulham.

Impact Hwang Hee-Chan scored his seventh goal of the season and now has a goal contribution in nine of his 13 appearances on the year. He also registered three shots in the match and is up to a total of 21 shots and seven shots on goal this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assits in loss Hwang Hee-Chan assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Sheffield United.

Impact Hwang Hee-Chan tallied his second assist in the last three games, as he set up teammate, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde for a shot from the center of the box. The assist marks the second of the season for Hwang Hee-Chan, who also has six goals in his 11 appearances.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer against Newcastle Hwang scored a goal off his lone shot and created two chances during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Newcastle.

Impact Hwang wasn't exactly having a great game here but then everything changed for him in the 71st minute when TotI Gomes found him inside the box with a through pass. Then, he calmly left a defender on the floor before firing the ball past the goalkeeper to seal the 2-2 draw. That's now six goals and one assist over 10 league appearances for the forward, already his best campaign since he joined Wolves. He'll try to keep adding to his tally during next Saturday's visit to Sheffield United.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers match winning assist Hwang Hee-Chan created an assist, placed three shots (none on-target) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Hee-Chan was a constant danger down Wolves attacking left flank on Saturday. His work was rewarded with an assist for his team's winning goal scored by Sasa Kalajdzic. The South Korean international is in hot form, he has scored twice and delivered an assist from his last three EPL matches.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in consecutive matches Hwang Hee-Chan scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa.

Impact Hwang Hee-Chan was once again the hero for Wolves, notching a goal in the 53rd minute to take the lead over Villa before they would eventually equalize the match minutes later. The Korean has now scored in two straight matches and has five goals in eight appearances. He has been in high form lately and seems to always be in the right spot when the ball is bouncing in the box. He continues to impress while on the pitch and seems to be Wolves' best option up top moving forward.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner in shocking win Hwang Hee-Chan scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Manchester City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 24th minute.

Impact Hwang Hee-Chan was the hero of Saturday's match, bagging a goal in the 66th minute off of a Matheus Cunha assist to score the eventual game-winner. The striker has now scored a goal in three of his last four matches and seems to be the goal scorer Wolves needed after an awful start to the year. He has now started the past three games, and with his recent form, he should stay in that role.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets early Hwang Hee-Chan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Liverpool.

Impact Hwang Hee-Chan opened the scoring early in the first half during Saturday's loss. The forward is up to three goals in five Premier League appearances (two starts.) With the good form he's shown Hwang could see a more consistent starting role moving forward, though Wolves have rotated the attackers consistently throughout 2023/24.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench versus Palace Hwang (hamstring) scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Sunday's 3-2 loss against Crystal Palace.

Impact Hwang recovered from the injury picked up on the previous outing and had a good performance for Wolves, being brought at the hour mark to replace Pablo Sarabia and scoring just five minutes later, finishing a cross from Pedro Neto to momentarily make it 1-1. This was the second goal of the season for the forward, who will hope to keep getting playing time in a Wolves team with lots of alternatives up front.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Hwang (hamstring) is on the bench for Sunday's game against Crystal Palace.

Impact Surprisingly, Hwang recovered quickly enough to be a bench option for this fixture, meaning the injury wasn't as severe as first imagined. The South Korea international has appeared in all three games for Wolverhampton so far and has one goal in two substitute appearances.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Hwang suffered a hamstring injury during Saturday's 1-0 win over Everton.

Impact Hwang suffered the injury in the first half of the match before being replaced by Rayan Ait-Nouri at halftime. More information about the forward's extent of injury should be available ahead of mid week League Cup action against Blackpool.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores consolation goal Hwang Hee-Chan came off the bench to score with his only shot and created one chance in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Brighton.

Impact Hwang Hee-Chan was subbed on after 55 minutes with the game already lost and scored a consolation goal when he headed in a corner. The striker will hope to build on the 12 starts he managed last season and he may get opportunities to impress as his team look short of goals and have wasted a great deal of chances in the opening two games.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Everton Hwang scored a goal and made a block and a clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Everton.

Impact Hwang opened the scoring Saturday with his third goal of the season, all of which have come in his last nine appearances since mid-March. This was only his second start during that span, however.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots off bench Hwang subbed into Saturday's match against Manchester United at halftime and he took two shots in the 2-0 defeat.

Impact Hwang injected some life into Wolves' attack upon his introduction for the second half of Saturday's game, and he's now taken multiple shots in three of his last four appearances despite starting just once in that span.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in win Hwang Hee-Chan had three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact Hwang recorded three shots Tuesday (all off target), his most for Wolves this season. He also had one inaccurate cross, two won tackles, one interception and one clearance in his 79 minutes of action in his first start since Feb. 4.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets goal off bench Hwang Hee-Chan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Brentford.

Impact Hwang Hee-Chan has scored now twice in the last three matches played, giving him his only two on the season. He has only started in nine of the 20 games played, recording two goals, one assist, 12 tackles (six won) and nine crosses (two accurate) thus far.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE