‘Leo is a aggressive beast…’: Inter Miami supervisor addresses Lionel Messi’s frustrations after current outcomes
Could 10, 2025 08:16 AM IST
Mascherano, who has performed with Lionel Messi with Argentina and Barcelona, talked about how demanding the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is.
Inter Miami supervisor Javier Mascherano addressed Lionel Messi’s rising frustrations after his staff’s current outcomes did not go nicely. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner regarded annoyed after Miami’s hat-trick of defeats earlier than their 4-1 house victory in opposition to the NY Pink Bulls. Messi did rating within the Herons’ win, however he did not look impressed earlier than the sport together with his staff’s previous outcomes. Inter Miami had been eradicated 3-1 by Vancouver within the semifinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup final month, which left Messi agitated. Messi scored in Miami’s victory in opposition to the NY Pink Bulls, as did Luis Suarez, breaking droughts of 4 video games throughout all competitions with out objectives for the 2 soccer legends.
Additionally they dropped to fourth place within the Japanese Convention with 21 factors. They subsequent face Minnesota United on Saturday.
Forward of the conflict, Mascherano, who has performed with Messi with Argentina and Barcelona, talked about how demanding the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is.
“Leo is a aggressive beast – it’s regular,” Mascherano mentioned. “These of us who’ve identified him for a very long time perceive how demanding he’s, not solely with himself but additionally with these round him.”
The Miami supervisor additionally urged that the membership may make some sturdy signings to strengthen their squad for the FIFA Membership World Cup.
“I feel we have to give attention to bringing in somebody who actually strengthens us as a staff. And sure, I’m exploring choices,” he mentioned.
Mascherano pointed towards reinforcing The Herons’ offense, saying “Effectively, to be extra exact, the membership is evaluating choices – particularly within the attacking entrance.”
Miami can slender its focus to league play over the subsequent few weeks and attempt to proceed making up floor within the standings coming off a 4-1 win over the New York Pink Bulls final Saturday.
“We will struggle for the highest spots within the Japanese Convention, after which we’ll see what comes (over the summer time) with the Membership World Cup and the Leagues Cup. However proper now, an important recreation is the subsequent one,” Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano mentioned this week.
