How is Yang Min-hyeok faring at QPR? Tottenham starlet’s stats and impact
How is Yang Min-hyeok faring at Queens Park Rangers? Let’s take a look at the Tottenham starlet’s stats and impact since he joined the Championship side.
Yang has spent the last couple of months adapting to life in the Championship, and it is safe to say he has impressed so far.
QPR supporters have been vocal in their calls for Min-Hyeok to start more games, particularly after his first start for the club.
His rapid development has not gone unnoticed by his manager either. Marti Cifuentes has spoken highly of Yang’s work ethic and positive impact on the squad.
Even the local media have highlighted Yang Min-Hyeok’s potential, noting that he has the attributes to develop into a key player.
Yang Min-Hyeok’s growing influence in the QPR squad
In QPR’s most recent match, Yang made his longest appearance yet for the Championship side, featuring for 89 minutes in their 1-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion.
It was his third start for the club, and while the result did not go in QPR’s favour, the South Korean winger continues to gain valuable experience at this level.
His loan move has been a success in that it has exposed him to the relentless demands of English football.
Since arriving at the club, he has featured in every one of the seven matches available, an indication of the faith placed in him by the coaching staff.
QPR will no doubt be frustrated by the result at The Hawthorns, especially as West Brom played the entire second half with 10 men following Darnell Furlong’s red card in first-half stoppage time.
The defeat aside, Yang’s continued presence in the starting XI is a positive takeaway, as he builds confidence with each appearance.
Tottenham will be assessing Yang’s impact on the pitch
One of the biggest challenges for Yang in recent weeks has been QPR’s ongoing striker shortage due to injuries.
Without a focal point in attack, his ability to influence games with his crossing has been somewhat limited.
Against West Brom, Yang had an 82% pass accuracy, completing 18/22 of his passes. He had 36 touches, three of which came in the opposition box, he completed no dribbles and played one pass into the final third.
Defensively, he made two tackles and one interception but was dispossessed twice and had two unsuccessful touches.
He attempted three crosses, with only one finding its target, highlighting the difficulty of creating chances in a team struggling for a proper attacking outlet.
Despite this, he still earned a 6.0 rating from FotMob, which was quite decent for the young midfielder.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 7 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Minutes Played | 297 |
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