Lionel Messi felt clearly the absence of teammate and close friend Luis Suarez during Inter Miamis 4–1 defeat against Minnesota United FCWhere the Argentine struggled to create clear chances. With the team preparing to meet San Jose earthquakes on Wednesday Head coach Javier Mascherano addressed Suárez’s availability.
From MiamiLoss at Allianz Field marked its heaviest defeat with Messi on the pitch. Without Suarez, the team lacked attacking structure and a contact point in the role 9. Messi was forced to lead the line, and while scored a goal produced the team to get quality chances overall.
Before that match Mascherano had confirmed that Suarez would not travel with the squad to Minnesota. “Luis had to travel because of personal reasons“Said the coach at Friday’s press conference before the match without offering additional details at that time.
Will Suarez play against San Jose Eartquakes?
Inter Miami will visit San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday for match day 13 in the 2025 mls season. Florida Club has lost four of its last five matchesAnd Suárez’s continued absence has become a growing concern. On Monday, Mascherano again dealt with the striker’s status.
“Luis remains outside the squad“The Argentine coach confirmed during a press conference. As he did on Friday, Mascherano refrained from developing the causes of Suárez’s absence. But local reports have offered a certain context behind the decision.
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According to sources, Suarez traveled with his family to Spain to participate in his in -laws wedding– The same day Inter Miami met Minnesota. Suarez’s wife, Sofia Balbi, shared pictures from the event on her account, with family and friends, but the striker himself was not seen in any pictures.
It seems Suarez avoided acting on photos to prevent public review or speculation about his commitment to the club. Now is excluded for a second game in a row, Messi will once again lead the attack without his preferred partner, while Mascherano must find creative solutions to renew Inter Miami’s forward play.
