"South Korea Is a Fast Team, We Are Perfectly Prepared"... Mexico Expresses Confidence

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

Pyun Gwang-hyun reports from the scene.

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The Mexican players held their first and final training session in Guadalajara, closely monitored by their 67-year-old veteran head coach, Javier Aguirre.

They even deployed a drone for tactical analysis to pay attention to every minor detail, preparing for the decisive match against us 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—during the match against the Czech Republic.

[Javier Aguirre/Head Coach, Mexico National Football Team: The speed of South Korean players like Son Heung-min and Oh Hyeon-gyu is tremendous. South 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 match, Coach Aguirre assessed that our team's midfield has become stronger.

[Javier Aguirre/Head Coach, Mexico National Football Team: 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.]

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

[Javier Aguirre/Head Coach, Mexico National Football Team: 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 South Korea.

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

Mexico has finished all their preparations as well.

As this World Cup is being 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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