Wednesday
Hwang Hee Chan -- Leipzig go to Man Utd at 4 PM on CBS All Access -- An unused sub in a increasingly worrying situation. Not sure if he's injured enough to not be able to do the physical things he's best at or if things are looking as bad integration-wise as it does. We'll see if he gets on as a sub midweek. Disappointing as I don't think he's been bad on the pitch despite my more pessimistic outlook on him.
Paik Seung Ho -- Darmstadt go to Osnabruck at 1:30 PM -- No TV -- Really sad that Paik was left out of the squad altogether. Not sure whats going on but with a short week and a draw on the weekend, maybe gets back into the squad at least.
Thursday
Son Heung Min -- Tottenham go to Antwerp at 1:55 PM on CBS All Access -- Son again the hero in a tough match where Burnley controlled the box pretty well and given the lack of a true playmaker in Tottenham's XI, pushed the attack out to the fullbacks of which Davies was not up the challenge. But as it seemed Jose was about to possibly sub Son off, Kane was able to head a wide corner back into the box and Son capitalized with a header to score the only goal of the match. Son was running well but the balls in weren't great and Burnley defended excellently when Son did get the ball in threatening places. Great players find a way in tough situations and Son is showing how great he is. It seems Jose is somewhat alternating teams so I expect Son to rest but will likely come on regardless of situation.
Son Heung Min -- Tottenham go to Antwerp at 1:55 PM on CBS All Access -- Son again the hero in a tough match where Burnley controlled the box pretty well and given the lack of a true playmaker in Tottenham's XI, pushed the attack out to the fullbacks of which Davies was not up the challenge. But as it seemed Jose was about to possibly sub Son off, Kane was able to head a wide corner back into the box and Son capitalized with a header to score the only goal of the match. Son was running well but the balls in weren't great and Burnley defended excellently when Son did get the ball in threatening places. Great players find a way in tough situations and Son is showing how great he is. It seems Jose is somewhat alternating teams so I expect Son to rest but will likely come on regardless of situation.
Recap
Choi Kyoung Rok -- Started but apparently had a tougher go, and was subbed off soon after they got a red card with 12 minutes to go.
Lee Kang In -- Finally got on as a sub in what had looked like a losing cause and helped bring some offense back into the match. And soon later he threaded a perfect throughball to setup Valencia's only goal. All the controversy of the past few matches didn't seem to slow LKI down at all, who had a variety (and likely too many) of fancy flicks and also even took a free kick, sending it just over. Not a great performance but with Valencia stuck in neutral and modest goals, maybe enough to finally re-enter the XI.
Lee Jae Sung -- Kiel has a setback finally dropping off the top of the table with LJS playing the full 90. If they fall further down the table but far away from drop zone, I wonder if Kiel will be more amenable to a LJS sale.
Kwon Chang Hoon -- A rinse and repeat with both coming on as subs for final 12 minutes. Kwon was again better of the two, finding good spaces with passing and dribbling. He had a good run that had a weak PK claim but may have been better served passing it off. Freiburg are starting to struggle a bit so we'll see if there are better chances ahead.
Jeong Woo Yeong -- Better than last week with his mistakes on the margins rather than disasters. Showed a lot of energy when he came on but couldn't really find an angle to make a difference given limited touches.
Ji Dong Won -- Came on as a sub with ten minutes to go, but sadly, Mainz let in another goal soon after and it was tough sledding all around. Ji was moving well but when the highlight of his day was winning the ball of a Gladbach player, you know things were not going well for Mainz. I think he mostly played as a second forward or on the left... was hard to tell as Ji was
Hwang Ui Jo -- I tried to watch a rare start for HUJ lately but man illegal stream life is rough these days and HUJ wasn't doing much either. Reports seemed to indicate his invisible showings continued so disappointing. Was subbed off shortly after the hour.
Yun Il Lok -- Got some garbage time with Montepellier down by four and playing with nine men. Didn't do bad given the circumstances and even had a half chance at goal on a header, but not a great opportunity to shine.
Choi Kyoung Rok -- Started but apparently had a tougher go, and was subbed off soon after they got a red card with 12 minutes to go.
Lee Kang In -- Finally got on as a sub in what had looked like a losing cause and helped bring some offense back into the match. And soon later he threaded a perfect throughball to setup Valencia's only goal. All the controversy of the past few matches didn't seem to slow LKI down at all, who had a variety (and likely too many) of fancy flicks and also even took a free kick, sending it just over. Not a great performance but with Valencia stuck in neutral and modest goals, maybe enough to finally re-enter the XI.
Lee Jae Sung -- Kiel has a setback finally dropping off the top of the table with LJS playing the full 90. If they fall further down the table but far away from drop zone, I wonder if Kiel will be more amenable to a LJS sale.
Kwon Chang Hoon -- A rinse and repeat with both coming on as subs for final 12 minutes. Kwon was again better of the two, finding good spaces with passing and dribbling. He had a good run that had a weak PK claim but may have been better served passing it off. Freiburg are starting to struggle a bit so we'll see if there are better chances ahead.
Jeong Woo Yeong -- Better than last week with his mistakes on the margins rather than disasters. Showed a lot of energy when he came on but couldn't really find an angle to make a difference given limited touches.
Ji Dong Won -- Came on as a sub with ten minutes to go, but sadly, Mainz let in another goal soon after and it was tough sledding all around. Ji was moving well but when the highlight of his day was winning the ball of a Gladbach player, you know things were not going well for Mainz. I think he mostly played as a second forward or on the left... was hard to tell as Ji was
Hwang Ui Jo -- I tried to watch a rare start for HUJ lately but man illegal stream life is rough these days and HUJ wasn't doing much either. Reports seemed to indicate his invisible showings continued so disappointing. Was subbed off shortly after the hour.
Yun Il Lok -- Got some garbage time with Montepellier down by four and playing with nine men. Didn't do bad given the circumstances and even had a half chance at goal on a header, but not a great opportunity to shine.