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On the 17th, Park Ji-sung said, "We played well in the first leg, so we can maintain that momentum," but also cautiously predicted, "Mexico is considered the strongest team in our group, and since the World Cup is being held in our home country, it will actually be the toughest match in the group stage." Regarding the realistic view that even a draw is a success, he said, "Tactically, we focus on defense and either counterattack or press forward." Harden must ultimately come out to win the match to draw and achieve better results," he emphasized,,,, "Rather than going out on the pitch to draw, we must approach the match with the mindset of winning no matter what, for good results." He also highlighted the role of the midfielders who penetrate the opponent's backspace, saying, "If there are passes and movements shown in the first match by players like Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain), Hwang In-beom (Feyenoord), or Baek Seung-ho (Birmingham City ), He can create plenty of good chances." In particular, regarding the coach-mentee duel with Javier Aguirre, Mexico coach who coached Lee Kang-in during his time at Mallorca, he named Lee Kang-in as a key player for the team, saying, "If Lee Kang-in can break through the pressure with his individual skills when one or two defenders are pressing, he can pose a significant threat to the opponent." Regarding how captain Son Heung-min (LAFC) is utilized, he said, "Whether it's a lone striker or a left Rather than where you stand, what matters is what benefits we can bring when Son Heung-min steps into the game and what opportunities the surrounding players can get," he highly valued Son's presence regardless of position.