AliousWolves have secured their spot in the FA Cup fifth round after a solid victory over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park, marking back-to-back wins across all competitions. Despite a slow start, Wolves found their rhythm, overcoming a controversial disallowed goal for Blackburn before taking control of the match.
Joao Gomes opened the scoring, quickly followed by Matheus Cunha’s strike, giving Wolves a comfortable lead they maintained with a strong defensive display in the second half. The final score could have been even more convincing, but the real concern came just before halftime when Hwang Hee-chan was forced off with an injury.
Vitor Pereira Provides Injury Update on Hwang Hee-chan
Hwang, who had started the match after also featuring in the previous round against Bristol City, made a significant impact. He provided the assist for Gomes’ goal and played a key role in the buildup to Cunha’s strike. However, his promising performance was cut short when he pulled up clutching his hamstring shortly before the break.
After the match, Wolves boss Vitor Pereira addressed Hwang’s condition. Speaking to Express & Star, Pereira confirmed that the injury was related to Hwang’s hamstring, but initial signs were somewhat reassuring.
“We have some problems. The pitch was difficult for injuries, and some players complained about muscular pains,” Pereira explained. “With Hee-chan, we’ll see what happens. He told me he didn’t feel anything too serious, but we’ll have to wait a couple of days to assess it properly.”
Recurring Hamstring Troubles for Hwang
While it’s a relief that Hwang doesn’t believe the injury is severe, it’s concerning given his history of hamstring issues since joining Wolves in 2021. The timing is unfortunate, as he was heavily involved in both goals and looked poised to make an even greater impact in the second half. A goal would have been a well-deserved boost to his confidence.
Wolves fans will be hoping for a swift recovery, with Pereira and the medical staff set to monitor the situation closely over the next 48 hours. Given Hwang’s injury record, caution will likely be the priority to prevent any long-term setbacks.
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