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'High School Winger' Yang Min-hyuk succeeded in his first appearance in Tottenham's uniform.
Yang Min-hyuk started as the left wing of Tottenham's U-21 team in a preseason game against Leyton Orient (third division) at Brisbane Road in London on the 22nd (Korea time). It was Yang Min-hyuk's first game under the Tottenham emblem since his transfer to Tottenham.
The game was the 'Justin Edinburgh 3 (JE3) Foundation Trophy' competition. The JE3 Foundation was established in honor of the late Justin Edinburgh, a former Leyton defender who also served as the team's head coach. Edinburgh also played for Tottenham from 1990 to 2000. The Tottenham Under-21 team participated in this competition, and Yang Min-hyuk participated as a member of the Under-21 team.
Tottenham said on its website, "'Yang Min-hyuk took to the ground for the first time wearing our uniform in the match on the day' and introduced the 19-year-old Korean national team player Yang Min-hyuk played as a left-side striker in the first half. Yang Min-hyuk failed to score an attack point, and Tottenham's U-21 team lost 1-3.
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Yang Min-hyuk returned to Tottenham this summer. Yang Min-hyuk, who joined Tottenham in December last year, immediately left on loan to Queens Park Rangers (QPR) of the English Championship (second division). Yang Min-hyuk, who has gained experience on the British stage, returned to Tottenham along with other loan players such as Jamie Donley, Josh Keeley and George Evet. Yang Min-hyuk, who returned to the training ground with a smile and raised his thumb, warmed up using a foam roller at the Hotspur Way (Tottenham Training Center) and conducted his first training session.
Yang Min-hyuk is Tottenham's future. The British newspaper `London World' recently reported that `Thomas Frank is a good leader in developing young wingers, which is very hopeful news for Yang Min-hyuk.' We need to help this talented player explode his potential. He then said, `You can't expect too early for Yang Min-hyuk or pressure him, but Frank can grow him into a 'World Class'.'
Yang Min-hyuk has gained various experiences since his first year in England. Yang Min-hyuk showed sensational performance in the K-League in the 2024 season and joined Tottenham. Tottenham asked Yang Min-hyuk to join early. It was originally scheduled to join in January 2025, but it moved to the UK faster than planned. The expectations at Tottenham were considerable. Yang Min-hyuk signed a contract for the first team, not Team B. He showed good performance in training and received favorable reviews internally.
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Yang Min-hyuk, who received No. 18, calmly waited for his debut in the English Premier League (EPL) by training faithfully amid groundless rumors such as ghost rumors. In the first leg of the League Cup semifinal against Liverpool on the 9th, he was listed for the first time since entering England, and the opportunity seemed to come. However, the British media also failed to sit on the bench in the third round (round 64) of the FA Cup against Tamworth on the 12th, when they expected to play.
It was because of Tottenham's team situation. Tottenham has repeatedly been sluggish this season due to the overlapping injury demons. Rumors have emerged that Enze Postecoglou will be replaced. 'Promising stocks' It was not an environment that could give Yang Min-hyuk a steady chance. Yang Min-hyuk went on a lease and had a successful lease life at QPR. There were moments of lackluster performance, but he showed why he is the best prospect. He scored two goals and one assist in 18 games. He was also called up to the A national team.
Coach Marty Cifuentes, who recruited him, had the pain of being replaced, but his various experiences from the first year, including loan, debut, goal, transfer of the A team, and replacement of the coach, were great nourishment for Yang Min-hyuk, who dreams of conquering England. Yang Min-hyuk, who had a busy schedule such as visiting his home team Gangwon after entering Korea, immediately entered Tottenham and began building his body. Local officials raised the possibility of renting early, but there was also a hope that Yang Min-hyuk could have an opportunity as Frank started from blank paper.
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However, Yang Min-hyuk did not play in the first preseason game against Reading last time. With the U-21 team playing, rumors of a loan are expected to accelerate further. 'Spursweb' Yang Min-hyuk had an impressive loan spell at the QPR of last season's championship. But he still has to adapt to the physical characteristics of English football. A loan transfer could be a good option' he stressed. Yang Min-hyuk's lease is likely to be decided after the Asian tour as consideration for Korean fans. Tottenham face Newcastle United in Seoul on August 3.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
