Wednesday
Son Heung Min -- Tottenham host Fulham at 3:15 on NBCSN. Son was completely rested so should be ready to start midweek.
Lee Jae Sung -- Kiel host Bayern in DFB Pokal at 2:45 PM on ESPN+. LJS played 90 in an attacking midfielder role, but had a weaker showing in a disappointing draw vs. relegation candidates. Should have a start and a chance to impress vs. top of the top tier.
Recap
Choi Kyoung Rok -- When he got the ball in his first start post injury, he had some pretty good touches at the start but those touches were infrequent. I thought he'd be subbed off (and I believe was close to) but stayed on for rest of match and did his best in terms of work rate and scrapping. Not great but wasn't a match with a lot of opportunities.
Kwon Chang Hoon -- Out with a knee injury picked up in training. Disappointing as Streich sounded impressed with Kwon and had intended to give him a start.
Jeong Woo Yeong -- Came on as a sub with the match mostly over (4-0) and at 75 minutes but had a very bright moment leading to the fifth goal, with a nice give-n-go with the overlapping wingback. Jeong did well to retain and played a nice throughball. He had a good dribble where he should have picked up his head to either shoot or pass, and was otherwise a mixed bag with quite a bit of lack of coordination with teammates and overly risky passes.
Ji Dong Won -- At least was in the squad but an unused sub.
Hwang Hee Chan -- Hwang HC made his first showing post COVID. Unfortunately, Leipzig were a mess behind him and struggled to get the ball up the pitch into attack. At least he was running well and hard with fatigue looking more match fitness than anything else. And a showing here hopefully a sign that he may contribute more in the second half as Leipzig struggle for goals.
Hwang Ui Jo -- Despite rumors that he may be out of the XI, HUJ started and played 85 in a win with an assist on the second goal. Local reports were just lukewarm on his showing but given not watching, I'll take positive contributions as a decent sign that he'll continue to have a large role.
Yun Il Lok -- An unused sub as he pays the price for a lackluster showing midweek.
Paik Seung Ho -- Apparently didn't have a great day as he was pulled after an hour.
Cheon Seong Hoon -- Back out of the squad so likely dropping him until more signs of him being with first team squad. Given reserves' season delay, may be ambiguous for a while.
Lee Kang In -- Started and began brightly but the lack of match fitness seemed to show as his influence waned until he was subbed off. Energy aside, LKI is clearly trying too hard to impress. He uses every touch to try to create something amazing when the pedestrian would be be the better choice. He's flashing enough quality that it remains curious he's not playing more but you can see an argument for him not being a certain starter as well.
Recap
Choi Kyoung Rok -- When he got the ball in his first start post injury, he had some pretty good touches at the start but those touches were infrequent. I thought he'd be subbed off (and I believe was close to) but stayed on for rest of match and did his best in terms of work rate and scrapping. Not great but wasn't a match with a lot of opportunities.
Kwon Chang Hoon -- Out with a knee injury picked up in training. Disappointing as Streich sounded impressed with Kwon and had intended to give him a start.
Jeong Woo Yeong -- Came on as a sub with the match mostly over (4-0) and at 75 minutes but had a very bright moment leading to the fifth goal, with a nice give-n-go with the overlapping wingback. Jeong did well to retain and played a nice throughball. He had a good dribble where he should have picked up his head to either shoot or pass, and was otherwise a mixed bag with quite a bit of lack of coordination with teammates and overly risky passes.
Ji Dong Won -- At least was in the squad but an unused sub.
Hwang Hee Chan -- Hwang HC made his first showing post COVID. Unfortunately, Leipzig were a mess behind him and struggled to get the ball up the pitch into attack. At least he was running well and hard with fatigue looking more match fitness than anything else. And a showing here hopefully a sign that he may contribute more in the second half as Leipzig struggle for goals.
Hwang Ui Jo -- Despite rumors that he may be out of the XI, HUJ started and played 85 in a win with an assist on the second goal. Local reports were just lukewarm on his showing but given not watching, I'll take positive contributions as a decent sign that he'll continue to have a large role.
Yun Il Lok -- An unused sub as he pays the price for a lackluster showing midweek.
Paik Seung Ho -- Apparently didn't have a great day as he was pulled after an hour.
Cheon Seong Hoon -- Back out of the squad so likely dropping him until more signs of him being with first team squad. Given reserves' season delay, may be ambiguous for a while.
Lee Kang In -- Started and began brightly but the lack of match fitness seemed to show as his influence waned until he was subbed off. Energy aside, LKI is clearly trying too hard to impress. He uses every touch to try to create something amazing when the pedestrian would be be the better choice. He's flashing enough quality that it remains curious he's not playing more but you can see an argument for him not being a certain starter as well.
