'Bull' Hwang Hee-chan (29, Wolverhampton) has been sidelined after just one season.

Wolverhampton drew 1-1 against Brentford in the final match of the 2024-25 Premier League at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England, on the 26th. Wolverhampton finished the season in 15th place with 42 points.

Wolverhampton gave up the momentum by conceding the first goal to Mbeumo in the 20th minute of the first half. Despite being a home game for Wolverhampton, they faced a difficult match due to the opening goal.

Wolverhampton equalized with just three touches. In the 30th minute of the second half, they made a long pass from a goal kick. Strand Larsen touched the ball once from the halfway line before Munetsi took control. His powerful right-foot shot hit the net directly. It was so fast that the opposing goalkeeper had no time to react.

Excluded from the starting lineup, Hwang Hee-chan remained on the bench but did not get a chance to play. Although the coach substituted four field players in the second half, Hwang Hee-chan's name was not called. Hwang Hee-chan finished the season with 21 league appearances, 5 starts, and a meager 2 goals.

Last season, Hwang Hee-chan recorded 25 starts and scored 12 goals in 29 matches. In just one year, all records sharply declined in every institutional sector. This indicates that Hwang Hee-chan has been underperforming and has fallen behind in the competition for a starting position, failing to win the coach's trust.

Hwang Hee-chan's 2 goals are the lowest performance over four seasons since entering the Premier League in 2021. His 21 appearances are also the fewest on the British stage. The 5 starts are the least as well. In every aspect, Hwang Hee-chan can be seen as being in crisis.

Wolverhampton manager Viktor Pereira said, 'There is no place for Hwang Hee-chan. It's not easy for a forward to gain confidence if he can't play or has limited playing time. Hwang Hee-chan has even had injuries.'

As Hwang Hee-chan's position in Wolverhampton has diminished, transfer rumors have begun to circulate. The 24-25 season has clearly not shown the best of 'Bull.' A rebound is urgently needed for Hwang Hee-chan.

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