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'High School Winger' Yang Min-hyuk (19, Portsmouth) exploded again.
Yang Min-hyuk scored in two consecutive games. Yang Min-hyuk started in the ninth round of the English Championship (second division) against Middlesbrough in the 2025-2026 season at Pratton Park in Portsmouth, England, on the 5th (Korea time) and exploded the winning goal. Yang Min-hyuk jumped in a cross from the right side in the 23rd minute of the first half and connected it with a great volley shot. The ball shook the Middlesbrough net as it was.
It was Yang Min-hyuk's second goal of the season and his second in a row. Yang Min-hyuk scored his Portsmouth debut goal in an away game in the eighth round against Watford on the 2nd. In the fifth minute of the first half, Portsmouth's throw-in flowed to Yang Min-hyuk, who was located in the penalty area. Yang Min-hyuk shook the net in the opposite corner with a powerful right-footed volley shot. Yang Min-hyuk, who gained momentum, scored again on the day, completely changing the negative trend that has been flowing recently.
Yang Min-hyuk left Tottenham for Portsmouth on loan ahead of this season. He made his unofficial debut for Tottenham in the pre-season this summer, but there was no place for him. Yang Min-hyuk, who scored two goals and one assist on loan to the Queens Park Rangers (QPR) last season, once again proved on the championship stage. Portsmouth manager John Musinho recalled watching QPR's performance live in a 4-0 win over Derby County`"We think Yang Min-hyuk is a real prospect and we know Tottenham appreciate him. This lease is an important step in his growth process. His direct way of playing could be of great help to us."
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However, it did not meet expectations. Yang Min-hyuk, who made his debut as a substitute in the first round against Oxford, started in the first round of the Football League Cup (EFL Cup) home game against Reading and played full time. He failed to show any significant appearance and received harsh criticism from the local media. There was even a story saying, "Go back to Tottenham." Yang Min-hyuk eventually missed the next game. He got a chance to start in a long time against Ipswich on the 27th of last month, but he showed the worst performance to receive the lowest rating in the team. In particular, it was regrettable that he missed a one-on-one chance with the goalkeeper. Coach Musinho also expressed regret, saying, `We lack decisive sharpness in front of the goal.'
Yang Min-hyuk in crisis finally succeeded in turning the tables. Yang Min-hyuk, who started again after the match against Watford, played the best with the left wing. On this day, Yang Min-hyuk recorded two key passes and two dribbles. Footmob gave him a 7.9 rating, the second highest in the team. Formi News, a Portsmouth local newspaper, also said, `Yang Min-hyuk played a major role in this victory. "Thanks to his performance, I was able to play well without Josh Murphy, who was injured. He gave me seven points, the highest rating in the team.
As Yang Min-hyuk stretches, expectations for him are rising again. Yang Min-hyuk was recently listed on the Saudi away list announced by U-23 national team coach Lee Min-sung. Unfortunately, it was not included in the Hong Myung-bo, but it is an important away game for Yang Min-hyuk, who is aiming to participate in the Asian Games. As there are many European divinity such as Bae Joon-ho (Stoke City), Kim Min-soo (Andora), and Lee Hyun-joo (Aroka), he should show his ability. Yang Min-hyuk's watch is getting faster.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
