'Full Training Secrecy' Hong Myung-bo's Squad, Secret Strategy to Tackle Mexico... Entering Final Polish → 28-Man Complete Roster 'Fully Returned' [World Cup On-Site]

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Having gained momentum with a comeback victory against the Czech Republic, Hong Myung-bo's squad, ahead of the second group stage match against host nation Mexico, sealed off the training area with a curtain and began intensive, customized tactical preparation.

The South Korean national football team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, conducted fully closed-door tactical training at the Chivas Verde Valle training ground in Zapopan, Guadalajara, Mexico, on the morning of the 16th (local time).

After training concluded, a Korea Football Association official briefed the on-site media on the day's closed-door session. According to the KFA official, the training began around 11 a.m. and lasted approximately one hour and 30 minutes.

The most welcome news concerned the players' physical condition. The official stated, "All 28 members of the squad trained normally without any injuries," officially confirming that the complete roster, free of injured players, is approaching training with healthy tension.

On this day, Hong Myung-bo's squad followed its routine. The official explained, "Training began with weight training and stretching in the indoor facility for each player, followed by field sessions that included jumping, running, forward-and-backward running, and zigzag running as coordination drills."

In the full-scale closed-door tactical session, customized defensive and offensive strategies for each position were meticulously addressed to counter Mexico's powerful offense and pressing. The official explained, "To prepare for the Mexico match, intensive defensive and offensive tactical training was conducted in detail by position, divided into high block (forward), middle block (central), and low block (rear)." This is interpreted as a focused review of controlling Mexico's relentless offensive pressure from high positions and maintaining offensive-defensive balance to launch counterattacks.

The final highlight of the training was set pieces. The official announced, "The session concluded by testing several options in corner kick and free kick situations." It appears the official tactical training wrapped up with all pattern plays designed to breach Mexico's goal fully aligned.

The players plan to end the day with a sweet rest. This is a consideration for the players who have fought through severe altitude adaptation and intense pressure. The official added, "After lunch today, players will be free to go out individually. Those who wish to dine with their families will do so at restaurants, while those who prefer to rest at their accommodation will do so, concluding today's schedule."

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