"South Korea is a Fast Team, We Are Perfectly Prepared"... Expressing Confidence

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World-class captain Son Heung-min, who needs no introduction, is naturally a primary target for Mexico. While Mexico acknowledged that our midfield has become more solid, they also expressed confidence ahead of the match against South Korea.

Reporter Pyun Gwang-hyun is on the scene.

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In Guadalajara, 67-year-old veteran coach Javier Aguirre closely watched his players during their first and final training session.

He paid meticulous attention to every detail, even deploying a drone for tactical analysis, and the team prepared for the upcoming showdown in a bright atmosphere filled with laughter.

Coach Aguirre expressed caution regarding our "speed," specifically highlighting captain Son Heung-min, who recorded a top speed of 35.2 km/h—the highest for both teams—in the match against the Czech Republic.

[Aguirre/Mexico National Football Team Head Coach: The speed of South Korean players like Son Heung-min and Oh Hyeon-gyu is incredible. South Korea possesses world-class players (like Son Heung-min).]

Son Heung-min, who managed to score against goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa during their 2018 Russia World Cup encounter, also struck a powerful left-footed shot into the Mexican net during a friendly match held in the United States last year.

Recalling that time, Coach Aguirre assessed that our team's midfield has become stronger.

[Aguirre/Mexico National Football Team Head Coach: Last year, they had two defensive midfielders with good physicality. However, in the match against the Czech Republic, they utilized players with an attacking mindset very well.]

Coach Aguirre led the atmosphere of the press conference with his characteristic wit.

[Aguirre/Mexico National Football Team Head Coach: You stubborn old man, how have you been? Look at you talking nonsense. Just kidding!]

He showed confidence and composure regarding a victory against South Korea.

[Aguirre/Mexico National Football Team Head Coach: It will certainly not be easy, but we are perfectly prepared. "Thank you."]

Mexico has also finished all preparations.

As this is a World Cup held on home soil, the desire for victory is hotter than ever.

(Video coverage: Hwang In-seok, Video editing: So Ji-hye)
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