Wolverhampton in the English Premier League (EPL) is in real crisis.
Wolverhampton lost to Brentford 3-5 in the seventh round of the EPL on Saturday. Having lost four games in a row in this season, Wolverhampton had one draw and six losses without winning a single game this season. He is the last in the league.
In this situation, key striker Hwang Hee-chan was injured. Hwang Hee-chan started the final Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup between South Korea and Jordan on the 10th and was replaced in the 23rd minute of the second half. It is a left ankle injury. Hwang Hee-chan was eventually eliminated. He left the national team and cannot play in the match against Iraq. And there is no promise when he will be able to return.
Ankle surgery is said to be inevitable. If you have surgery, you can leave the team for up to 10 weeks. It is a big blow to Wolverhampton, who is in urgent need of escaping the relegation zone. Hwang Hee-chan has been sluggish this season, but he is a must for Wolverhampton. He is one of the most trusted players by manager Gary O’Neill. Hwang Hee-chan’s departure is raising concerns for Wolverhampton.
Molineux News, which reported Wolverhampton, said, “The A-match was a nightmare for Hwang Hee-chan. O’Neill will want all the players to come back healthy and cheer up Wolverhampton, but Hwang Hee-chan couldn’t. Hwang Hee-chan suffered an ankle injury after being dealt a terrible tackle in the match against Jordan. Wolverhampton fans had to be horrified. The exact extent of the injury is not out yet, but it seems to be a serious injury.”
“According to the opinion of the injury expert, Hwang Hee-chan’s ankle was forced to turn over due to a terrible tackle. I am concerned about a serious injury. Unfortunately, it does not look promising. Surgery may be needed to repair the structure around the ankle. If Hwang Hee-chan undergoes surgery, the recovery period is expected to take eight to 10 weeks. There are opinions that he can return optimistically in three to four weeks, but according to the opinion of the expert, it is unlikely. Hwang Hee-chan moved in a wheelchair. Hopefully, our expectations are wrong,” he explained.
“O’Neill was under additional pressure. The last thing O’Neill wanted to see happened. Wolverhampton, at the bottom of the league, desperately needs a point. Hwang Hee-chan has been very different from his usual form this season, but he is a player with experience and quality that displays his best 꽁머니. Losing such a player is a big blow to Wolverhampton. Hwang Hee-chan’s injury will be a serious problem for the Wolverhampton squad,” he stressed.