Hello fans, our "Dream Europa" met with you again this Tuesday. Last week, in the European battlefield, two "Korean derbies" were born, and four Korean players all appeared to give wonderful matches. In the Ligue 1 arena, Huang Yizhu found the feeling of scoring again, but the team still did not win, the details of which we have introduced in yesterday's [Today Korean Football Evening News]. In this round, a total of 15 Korean players played for the team, of which 10 Korean players appeared, what are the specific details? Take a look at our show today:
Premier League "Korea Derby" – Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur) + Hwang Hee-chan (Wolves)
We first set our sights on the two "derbies", the first being the Premier League derby. On the afternoon of February 13, UK local time, the 25th round of the 2021-22 Premier League season began to compete, which is also the most concerned game for Korean fans, because this is the first time that Son Heung-min and Huang Hee-chan have played at the league level. Last time, the two played each other in the cup, and there was no winner for 120 minutes, and they could only win through a penalty shootout, and finally Tottenham laughed last. At that time, Huang Xican played the whole field, and Son Xingyu came off the bench. This league just happened to be reversed, Son Heung-min started, and Huang Xican was on standby on the bench. Spurs quickly conceded two goals in a row at halftime, and despite their efforts to counter-attack in the second half, they were unable to rewrite the scoreline. In the end, Tottenham Hotspur lost 2-0. Huang Xican came on as a substitute in the 75th minute to complete his 2022 "premiere". Although neither of them scored, the Premier League "Korea derby" presented fans with a wonderful game. After the match, the two embraced each other, there was no loser in this game, and to be able to stand on the world's highest level league stage as compatriots was already a victory.
Bundesliga "Korea Derby" – Jeong Yoo-young (Freiburg) + Lee Jae-seong (Mainz)
After watching the warmth of the Premier League, we look at the Bundesliga. In the 22nd round of the Bundesliga that ended on the afternoon of February 12, Freiburg played mainly against Mainz, and South Korean players Jung Yoo Young and Lee Jae-seong both entered the starting list and officially "faced off" from the beginning, starting the first "Bundesliga Korea Derby" of the 2021-22 season. Last time, Lee stayed on the bench and left regrets, and this time, neither side had regrets. Despite also lacking goals and assists, Zheng Youying was replaced in the 86th minute, while Lee Zaicheng was replaced early in the 65th minute. But in this Bundesliga "Korea Derby", both sides performed well. Zheng Youying's long-range shot from outside the box was threatening in the 43rd minute of the first half, and in the 68th minute of the second half, Zheng Youying's shot created a corner kick opportunity, and his teammates used the corner to equalize. Lee Jae-seong constantly attacked Freiburg on the offensive end, repeatedly passing threatening balls to help his teammates create chaos in front of goal. The result of this match 1-1 also brought the two sides to an end.
Lee Dong-joon
Hertha Berlin winger Lee Dong-joon, who made his debut in the Bundesliga, has another opportunity to play in this round. In the away match against Fürth, in the 81st minute, Lee Dong-joon came on as a substitute and played in the Bundesliga for the second consecutive game. Lee Dong-joon, who plays as a right winger, used his speed to break through his opponents and indirectly created the team's goals. He used his running to get the ball in front of the field and then passed the ball to his teammates, who passed the ball directly in front of the goal to convert it into a goal, and Lee Dong-joon became the starting point for the team to equalize the goal.
Despite having only 10 minutes to perform, his performance was stunning enough. After the match, the Coach of Hertha Berlin said: "Lee adapted quickly, and I believe he can quickly improve his competitive level. "I hope that in the later games, Li Dongjun can also bring excellent performances."
Choi Kyung-rok (Karlsruhe)
This round of the Bundesliga is also in contention, and in the match between Karlsruhe and Nuremberg, South Korean player Choi Kyung-rok continued to start, although he did not score or assist, but his performance on the offensive end was very eye-catching. In the end, the team won 4-1. After the sluggish performance in the last round of matches, in this game, Choi Kyung-rok re-proved himself. Of course, we also look forward to his next goal soon.
Lee Dong Jiong (Schalke 04)
In this round of the Bundesliga, South Korean midfielder Lee Dong-jiong, who has joined Schalke 04, also got the opportunity to play. In the away match against Düsseldorf, Lee Dong-jiong came on as a substitute in the 60th minute and played an offensive front. Although his performance desire is very strong and his running is very positive, because he is playing in Europe for the first time, he is still a little uncomfortable, and throughout the 30 minutes of substitute playing time, Li Dongjiong seems to be difficult to fight and the rhythm is also inadequate. Except for a threatening pass, there was basically nothing to do. In the end, the team lost 1-2 to the opponent, and Li Dongjiong's Bundesliga debut, although not perfect, was at least a new start.
Huang Yizhu (Bordeaux)
The only goal scored by a South Korean player in this round came in Ligue 1! In the away match against Lens in Bordeaux on February 13, the starting Huang Yisuke scored again! In the 53rd minute, after Receiving a pass from his teammate, Huang Yizhu turned around and fired a powerful shot to pull back a goal, which was also Huang Yizhu's 10th goal of the season!
Since joining Ligue 1 in 2019, Huang has played for three seasons. In the 19-20 season, Huang Yizu scored 6 goals. In the 2020-21 season, Huang Yizhu scored 12 goals, breaking 10 goals for the first season. This season, he scored another 10 goals, and for two consecutive seasons, Huang Yizhu scored in double figures. This once again set a new record for asian players scoring goals in Ligue 1. But the fly in the ointment is that the team lost again, and after the 2-3 defeat, Huang Yizhu's team fell to the status of "deputy squad leader" in Ligue 1. Of course, a victory can make them "escape", and they still have a chance.
Li Gangren (Mallorca)
In this round of La Liga, Li Gangren still started from the bench. Only this time, he got the chance to play. In the 68th minute, Li Gangren came on as a substitute, and Li Gangren, who replaced Angel as a forward, brought vitality to the team by carrying the ball. In the 87th minute, inside the box he created a corner kick with a shot. After taking the corner, Li Gangren expanded the score through the cooperation with his teammates, and finally killed the opponent 3-2. This victory is of great significance to Li Gangren, although there are no goals and assists, but in just over 20 minutes, he still brings the team the motivation to win. Hopefully, in later games, he will have more playing time.
Kim Hyun-jae (Fenerbach)
Finally, let's take a look at Kim Hyun-jae's performance. In Fenerbach's away match against Giresson Sport, Kim continued to play as a starter, eventually winning 2-1 with the team. After the arrival of the new coach, Kim Hyun-jae's main position was more stable. Before the match, officials from the Serie A club Lazio came to the stadium to watch Kim's performance and talk to the Fenerbach manager about Kim's problems. It is reported that Fenerbach has "loosened his mouth" and released people, but on the condition that it is 25 million euros. And Kim Hyun-jae's performance also made Lazio very satisfied. In the short term, the two sides will also negotiate, and Kim Hyun-jae only needs to come up with excellent performance, and he does not have to be distracted by the transfer market.
Attached: Performance of Korean players in Europe (2.11~14)