Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton), who injured his left ankle in the A-match against Jordan, is expected to take three weeks to return.
“After a thorough examination of Hwang Hee-chan’s injured left ankle, which he left the country the day before, he was diagnosed with no serious injury. It will take three weeks to recover,” a soccer official said on the 18th.
Hwang Hee-chan started as a left-side striker in place of “captain” Son Heung-min (Tottenham), whose call-up was canceled due to an injury in the third Group B match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asia region against Jordan at the International Stadium in Amman, Jordan on the 10th.
Hwang Hee-chan, who moved actively from the start of the game, fell twice due to the opponent’s rough tackle and was eventually replaced by Um Ji-sung in the 23rd minute of the first half.
Hwang Hee-chan, who was helped off the field by medical staff, also used a wheelchair when he returned home on a chartered plane, which raised concerns over his serious injury. Some predicted that he would not be able to play for eight weeks. 메이저놀이터
However, Hwang Hee-chan avoided serious injury and can expect a speedy return. Hwang will move to the U.K. and have another physical check-up there.
Meanwhile, Hwang Hee-chan is having a hard time in his team this season. Having led Wolverhampton’s attack by scoring 12 goals and four assists in the English Premier League last season, Hwang has remained silent this season, losing ground in the competition to become a starting member.
While Hwang Hee-chan is sluggish, Wolverhampton remains at the bottom with one draw and six losses in seven games at the beginning of the season.