From Miami Fans were left disappointed during Ml match Charlotte Fc when Lionel Messi remained on the bench. After another victory for the team, Coach Javier Mascherano treated the failed plan to give Messi playing time.
Messi had been handed out from Inter Miami’s squad during the previous two games because of fatigue After an overloaded start to the season. For the Charlotte match, he was part of the bench and got the fans to sing his name during the game in the hope of seeing him in action.
But Messi finally did not play, frustrating fans again. At his press conference after the match, Mascherano explained how the first plan to involve Messi fell through: “In Leo’s case, the reality is that we had planned to give him a few minutes sometime during the match. “
The coach explained that goalkeeper Oscar Ustari’s red cards disturbed these plans. “But given how the game developed, with a man down And given how long he has been without playing, We thought the best decision was to preserve him and not take any risks in that situation“Moving Mascherano.
Ustari’s dismissal in the 38th minute forced Mascherano to adapt by getting goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo. During the second half, he had limited alternatives from the bench and relied most on defensive players such as Ian Fray, David Martinez, Federico Redondo and David Ruiz.
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With Inter Miami clinging to a 1-0 lead against CharlotteThe There was little opportunity for Messi to influence In a match where the team succeeded only one shot on goal – Tadeo Togen’s goal – and contained only 29% possession after half time.
When will Messi return to Inter Miami?
Inter Miami’s next match is on Thursday in the second part of the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16 against Cavalier SC. Holding a 2-0 lead from the first leg, Messi’s availability remains uncertain, with a key factor like the team’s trip to Jamaica for the fixed ride.
If Messi rests for that game, His next potential appearance may come the following week in an MLS match against Atlanta United. That match will take place just before the international break, where Messi has been called up to represent Argentina – A commitment that remains the highest priority for him.
