SON successor Yang Minhyuk gets out of the worst crisis soon! Portsmouth's general manager is expected to play, and he's so satisfied that he's the best at training

Sep 17, 2025

SON successor Yang Minhyuk gets out of the worst crisis soon! Portsmouth's general manager is expected to play, and he's so satisfied that he's the best at training
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Portsmouth was waiting for Yang Min-hyuk.

The News, a Portsmouth local newspaper, said on the 15th (Korea time) 'Tottenham winger played twice for Portsmouth after joining on a full season loan. Portsmouth believes Yang Min-hyuk, who had a rough pre-season at Tottenham, is now ready to take off. This is the evaluation of Portsmouth general manager Rich Hughes. He said the highly regarded South Korean prospect was committed to regaining sharpness on the training ground.

General manager Hughes revealed the reason why Yang Min-hyuk has not been able to play recently. "Yang Min-hyuk is excellent. But it was probably a bit rough in the pre-season because he didn't play a lot of time with the first team (Tottenham). It left him a little behindYang Min-hyuk, who lacked time to play, said he failed to make 100% of his physical condition in the preseason.




It was difficult for Yang Min-hyuk, not 100%, to secure a chance to play in Portsmouth. In the last four games, Yang Min-hyuk has not stepped on the field for a single minute. Concerns have grown over Yang Min-hyuk's choice to leave for Portsmouth on loan as he continued to stay on the bench even though his competitors did not show good performance.
SON successor Yang Minhyuk gets out of the worst crisis soon! Portsmouth's general manager is expected to play, and he's so satisfied that he's the best at training
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General manager Hughes noted that Yang Min-hyuk's recent failure to play also affected his tactical choices. "He came in as a substitute in the first game against Oxford United and had a good showing, but he was not used in the next four games. We had to chase the game against Norwich City, and the game was very physical and it went in the air. In the match against Albion in West Bromwich, strong pressure and defense were needed from the front, and the ball had to be kept in the penalty box. Against Preston North End, the opponent came out more and more physically, and that seems to have influenced John Mussinho's decision to replace him", he explained.

Yang Min-hyuk is also trying to find his position. Portsmouth also had plans to send Yang Min-hyuk to the stadium when he was ready. General manager Hughes said "The training with us during the last A-match was really good for Yang Min-hyuk. This was the first time he had a proper intensive training session. He showed everyone what a good player he is. I hope he can regain his sharpness quickly,' Yang praised him for his recent performance at the training camp.
SON successor Yang Minhyuk gets out of the worst crisis soon! Portsmouth's general manager is expected to play, and he's so satisfied that he's the best at training
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He went on to say, "Yang has shown a bright side in the team, and we are very satisfied with him. He'll get a chance, and he'll definitely show everyone that he's a talented player. We are happy to recruit Yang Min-hyuk. Like all wingers, he has to wait for his turn. Now there is competition in all positions," he said, adding that he has faith in players, but competition is natural.

There seemed to be no trust in Yang Min-hyuk because Portsmouth recruited a player who could compete with him at the end of the transfer market, but it was not true. If Portsmouth is willing to use Yang Min-hyuk, and Yang Min-hyuk performs well, we can expect this season. Looking at the recent situation, it was true that it was gloomy, but Portsmouth was waiting for Yang Min-hyuk.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.