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

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As we saw earlier, Coach Javier Aguirre is a renowned tactician who is 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.

Here is the report from the scene, Pyeon Gwanghyeon.

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

He even deployed a drone for tactical analysis to ensure every detail was covered, and the team prepared for the upcoming clash with us in a bright, laughter-filled atmosphere.

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—during 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 incredible. Korea possesses world-class players (like Son Heung-min).]

Son Heung-min, who managed to score against goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa—who had put on a stellar performance 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 moment, Coach Aguirre assessed that our team's midfield has become even stronger.

[Aguirre/Mexico National Football Team Head Coach: Last year, they had two physically strong defensive midfielders. However, in the match against the Czech Republic, they utilized attacking-minded players 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 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, their desire for victory is hotter than ever.

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