'Will form rise before the World Cup?' Hwang Hee-chan, explosive assist against Fulham amid transfer rumors... Hong Myung-bo's squad takes a light step... Wolverhampton draws 1-1 with Fulham

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Hwang Hee-chan (30, Wolverhampton) recorded an assist against Fulham, a club linked with transfer rumors.

Wolverhampton drew 1-1 against Fulham in the 37th round of the 2025-2026 English Premier League (EPL) home match held at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England, on the 17th (Korean time).

Wolverhampton, which managed only three wins this season and was relegated to the Championship (second division) early, sits in last place among 20 teams with 19 points (3 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses).

Starting as a left-sided attacker in a 4-2-3-1 formation, Hwang Hee-chan displayed active movement.

While looking for an opportunity, he assisted Mateus Mane's opening goal in the 25th minute of the first half. Hwang Hee-chan, who received the ball in the center of the penalty box, passed it back to Mane instead of shooting. Mane immediately took a powerful shot and found the back of the net.

This was Hwang Hee-chan's second assist of the season in the EPL and his fourth in official competitions. It marks his first attacking contribution in about two months since scoring his third goal of the season against Liverpool in the FA Cup on March 7.

Hwang Hee-chan has recorded a total of three goals and four assists in official matches this season: two goals and two assists in the EPL, one goal and one assist in the FA Cup, and one assist in the Carabao Cup (League Cup).

Wolverhampton, which took the lead with the opening goal, conceded a penalty kick in stoppage time of the first half due to a foul by Mane. Antony Robinson, who took the penalty, scored the equalizer. The match remained tight in the second half, but no further goals were scored, and the game ended in a draw.

Hwang Hee-chan's future remains uncertain following Wolverhampton's relegation. According to recent reports from the UK outlet 'SportsBoom', Fulham, the opponent faced on this day, has shown interest in Hwang Hee-chan. Transfer rumors have also circulated involving Brentford and Serie A's Lazio.

Meanwhile, Hwang Hee-chan, who has been selected for the final 26-man squad of Hong Myung-bo's team for the 2026 North American World Cup, will join the national team after completing the season's final away match against Burnley on the 25th.

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