By Arnaldo Fernandez
04 Oct 2023, 11:32 PM EDT
The games have not been easy at all. Inter Miami without Lionel Messi, this time They were defeated by the Chicago Firea team that took the measure at home and ended up overwhelming you with a score of 4-1, thus leaving the pinks with little chance of qualifying and consummating their third defeat in the Messi era, although so far all have been without the Argentine star on court.
It is important to highlight the full capacity of a Soldier Field packed with 62,124 spectators, most of whom bought their tickets to enjoy the presence of the Argentine star; However, Messi did not travel to Chicago while waiting to complete his recovery process due to a muscle problem suffered on September 20.
With this defeat, Inter Miami dropped to the penultimate place in the East of the MLS, with 33 points, five of the playoff places and with three days left to gowithout a doubt they are in a very difficult situation and the physical condition of Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba does not help at all.
Doubles from the Swiss Maren Haile Selassie and Xherdan Shaqiri revealed the defensive limitations of those led by Gerardo Martinowho were barely able to score through the Venezuelan Josef Martínez.
Nevertheless, Miami’s schedule includes a home duel against Cincinnati, the best team in the MLS and already winner of the ‘Supporters’ Shield’, and a double crossing with Charlotte, a team that is also fighting for a place in the postseason. One of the two events will be held during the FIFA date, in which Inter Miami will lose twelve players, including, in all likelihood, Messi, he reported. EFE.
The current Leagues Cup champions have also not been able to count on Jordi Alba and they know that they will have a very difficult task if they want to access the playoffs, they will also have to in any case think about making adjustments to a defense that has been overwhelmed and that only feels safe when Messi guarantees football against all adversities.
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