'Legend of Korean Football' Park Ji-sung visits Hong Myung-bo's training camp: "They'll do well... They'll bring the desired results" [From Guadalajara]

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Park Ji-sung, a legend of Korean football and a JTBC commentator, visited the site of the first group stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean for the South Korean national football team, expressing firm trust in Hong Myung-bo's squad.

Park Ji-sung visited the South Korean national team's training session held at Chivas Verde Valle in Guadalajara on the 11th (Korean time), met with reporters, and smiled, saying, "They'll do well."

He continued, "The World Cup itself is a stage that can have a positive influence on Korean football," adding, "Many people say that Korea has good members. I believe that if we prepare well for the Czech Republic match and play well, we can certainly bring about the desired results. I hope we prepare well and play a good game," offering his support.

Questions from a Mexican reporter who visited the site also followed. When asked about Javier Hernandez (Chicharito), a Mexican striker who shared a meal with him during his time at Manchester United, Park Ji-sung said, "Chicharito was an incredible player," adding, "He must be 38 or 39 years old now. He has built an incredible career and is more than qualified for it. I heard he hasn't decided on retirement yet, so I will always support him," offering unstinting praise for his former teammate.

Earlier, Miroslav Koubek, the Czech national team coach, made remarks at a press conference suggesting he was not overly concerned about the high-altitude acclimatization schedule upon arriving in Guadalajara one day before the match. In response, Park Ji-sung stated, "I think it's impossible to say there would be no effect. If I had arrived yesterday and was asked whether the high-altitude environment would affect tomorrow's match, I couldn't say it would not hinder the game. There is certainly a part where the opposing team can only answer that way."

He then added, "However, looking at the results Mexico has achieved at home so far, it is clear that the high-altitude environment can certainly cause some damage to teams that cannot adapt to it. I think we need to use that aspect wisely."

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