Returning from injury, Baek Jun-ho (Stoke City) and Kim Tae-hyun (Kashima) participated in the session. Baek sustained an ankle injury during a friendly against Trinidad and Tobago on May 31, while Kim injured his left ankle ligament two days before a match against the Czech Republic.
According to Yonhap News, a team official stated, "As long as they avoid any strenuous movements, both players are fit to participate in normal training. They are both at a level where they can play in the second match." The official added, "Kim's recovery is progressing faster than Baek's. The team is being more cautious with Baek, who is still uncertain with sudden directional changes."
During the first 15 minutes of the training session, which was open to the media, players warmed up with light running and stretching before engaging in ball drills to sharpen their skills.
The coaching staff is providing players with detailed video analyses of Mexico's attacking patterns, defensive organization, pressing styles, and set-piece characteristics, tailored to their positions. A team official noted, "We prepare video meetings for each training session to ensure players fully understand the coach's tactics."
Korea will face Mexico in their second group stage match of Group A on June 19 at 10 a.m. at Guadalajara Stadium.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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