South Korea v Mexico - Preview and possible lineups

South Korea: The Koreans are expected to keep faith with Cho Hyeon-woo in goal. The Daegu FC stopper was a surprise selection in their opening game but impressed with a string of saves. Kim Min-woo is expected to com in for Park Joo-ho at left-back after he damaged a hamstring in the loss to Sweden.

Mexico: Juan Carlos Osorio is expected to keep faith with the side that stunned world champions Germany in their first game, with the squad now fully recovered from the flu outbreak that hampered preparations for that game.

South Korea midfielder Jung Woo-young:

"Mexico have quick players who are good in one-on-one situations and like to penetrate [the opposition's defence].

"Compared to the match against Germany, I believe Mexico will play differently against us. Of course, we're also not going to [play] like Germany.

"You can compare the two teams on paper, but we know we have to produce results that can [disprove] people's predictions. 

"We're not thinking about whether we are less talented or not a better team [than] Mexico. We just think about how we can stop Mexico from playing their style of game."

Mexico boss Juan Carlos Osorio:

"It's time for Mexico to show that we can take the initiative.

"There is a big difference between playing against Germany or [another] powerhouse. We are, supposedly, superior to our opponents. We have to impose our [own] conditions "

Form:

Did you know?

The pair have only met once at the World Cup, with Mexico running out 3-0 winners back in the gorup stage in 1998.

South Korea haven't won in their last seven World Cup matches, losing their last three in a row.

Mexico have lost just two of their last 18 World Cup group stage games (W9, D7).

Possible lineups:

South Korea: Cho; Y. Lee, H. Jang, Y. Kim, W. Jung; J. Lee, S. Ki, J. Koo; H. Hwang; S. Kim, H. Son.

Mexico: Ochoa; Salcedo, Ayala, Moreno, Gallardo; Herrera, Guardado; Layun, Vela, Lozano; Jernandez.