"Son Heung-min Is World-Class... It Won't Be Easy," Says Mexico Coach with Confidence

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Coach Aguirre, whom you saw earlier, is a renowned manager currently leading the Mexican national team for the third time. He expressed his wariness of captain Son Heung-min, just as much as he did for his "favorite pupil" Lee Kang-in.

Pyeon Gwanghyeon reports from the scene.

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The 67-year-old veteran coach, Aguirre, watched closely as the Mexican players held their first and final training session in Guadalajara.

He even deployed a drone for tactical analysis to pay attention to the smallest details, and the team prepared for the upcoming showdown with us in a bright, laughter-filled atmosphere.

Coach Aguirre expressed caution regarding our "fast feet," 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 Korean players like Son Heung-min and Oh Hyeon-gyu is tremendous. Korea possesses world-class players (like Son Heung-min).]

Son Heung-min, who broke through goalkeeper Ochoa—known for his spectacular saves—during their 2018 Russia World Cup encounter, also scored with a powerful left-footed shot against Mexico in a friendly match held in the U.S. last year.

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

[Aguirre/Mexico National Football Team Head Coach: Last year, they had two defensive midfielders with good physicality. But in the match against the Czech Republic, they utilized offensively-minded players 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 Korea.

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

Mexico has also finished all their preparations.

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

(Reported by Hwang In-seok | Video by So Ji-hye)
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