"Son Heung-min Is World-Class… His Rapid Space Penetration Is Threatening"

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Manager Aguirre, whom you saw earlier, is a renowned coach who has taken the helm of the Mexican national team for the third time. He expressed as much wariness toward captain Son Heung-min as he did toward his "favorite pupil," Lee Kang-in.

Pyeon Gwanghyeon reports from the scene.

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The 67-year-old veteran manager, 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 decisive match against us in a bright atmosphere filled with laughter.

Manager 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 Manager: 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 managed to score against goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa during their encounter at the 2018 Russia tournament, 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, Manager Aguirre assessed that our team's midfield has become even stronger.

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

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

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

He displayed both confidence and composure regarding a victory against Korea.

[Aguirre/Mexico National Football Team Manager: 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 more intense than ever.

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