Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Hwang Hee-chan, sidelined by injury, was back in the matchday squad, raising expectations he could return to action soon.
Wolverhampton beat Liverpool 2-1 in a 2025-2026 English Premier League Round 29 home match at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England, on Tuesday (Korean time). The win was the club’s second straight and cut the gap to last place, narrowing the deficit to Burnley (16 points), which has played one fewer match, to three points.
Hwang was named among the substitutes. He started the club’s Round 25 home match against Chelsea on Feb. 8 but was substituted in the 43rd minute of the first half after complaining of calf muscle pain. He was then left out of the squad for four straight matches.
With Hwang back on the bench, his on-field return appears close. The development could also be a boost for Hong Myung-bo’s national team ahead of the North American World Cup, as Hwang’s speed and physical play can add another attacking option.
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