As the defending champion of the tournament, DT Duc is rated highest in Group F. The Spanish press expressed the view that their team will abandon an attacking style of play based on goal control when facing Duc.
However, in the pre-match press conference, coach Osorio dismissed that opinion: "We can compete with them. We think we have a good chance to play against the best team in the world and fight fairly with them.
I have full confidence in my players. I believe with the available midfielders, we can challenge for possession.
We have to respect our opponents but we will not change the players' minds. The team always enters the game with a direct confrontation mindset".
As for goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, he said that the Mexico City team needs a "cooled head" and a "hot heart" in the upcoming match to create a surprise.
He said: "I see in the eyes of each player the desire to step onto the field and win 3 points. We know Germany is a championship candidate. On paper, they are the favourites but that will not change anything for us.
The team has been working together for a long time to prepare for the tournament. We are ready and confident that we will do something in tomorrow's match."
The Brazilian national team had a training session to get acquainted with Luzhniki Stadium on June 16. Their players have done stretching exercises and aimed for body balance.
At the above-mentioned stadium in Moscow, Russia, Mexico will face Germany at 22:00 on June 17, Vietnam time.
