Thursday, December 16, 2021

Preview Dec 18 and Recap Dec 14

Final matchday for the Bundesliga but front and center is COVID again as the Premier League postpones more fixtures. Hopefully the recoveries are quick and cases stabilize enough to continue the season safely.


DayTimePlayerClubOpponentTV
Saturday7:45 AMSuk Hyun JunTroyesNancy (Cup)TBD (BeIN?)
Saturday9:30 AMLee Jae SungMainz@Eintracht FrankfurtESPN+
Sunday8:00 AMLee Kang InMallorcaGranadaESPN+
Sunday9:00 AMHwang Hee ChanWolverhamptonChelseaUSA
Sunday9:30 AMJeong Woo YeongFreiburgLeverkusenESPN+
Sunday11:30 AMSon Heung MinTottenhamLiverpoolPeacock
Sunday12:20 PMHwang Ui JoBordeauxJumeaux de M'Zoisa (Cup)TBD (BeIN?)



Suk Hyun Jun-- Likely on the bench.


Lee Jae Sung-- A goal and a ton of energy brought a return to form midweek for LJS. While the goal itself was fairly straightforward one, heading in a ball sent back across the face of goal from a yard out, LJS was frequently the key to the transition and adding additional pressure in the box with smart off the ball runs. LJS started to fade a bit in the second half and the match got a bit choppy so was subbed off fairly early likely to rest ahead of final match of the "Hinrunde."


Lee Kang In-- Came on late but it seems Mallorca was in control after a slow first half. Should start this weekend.


Hwang Hee Chan-- Started off with some high energy as he looked to re-establish himself as a starter but he fell awkwardly. While he did return to action, he pulled himself off a few minutes later. It doesn't look very serious but also significant enough that he's likely out this weekend and maybe much of the holiday period.


Jeong Woo Yeong-- Started and looked pretty decent at it but again, Jeong struggled for the final touch that would unlock a stubborn defense. He almost got a chance but the GK beat him to a throughball by the slimmest of margins. He was subbed off with 20 or so to go. Normally would be ok if he were excelling more regularly, but he's not quite fully part of this offense right now beyond energy and pace and I suspect he'll be on the bench this weekend.


Son Heung Min-- Postponed again midweek, so no transparency on his status or what will happen this weekend. No forecast here.


Hwang Ui Jo-- Should start, between his good form post-injury and the complete lack of alternatives.