Despite scoring goals in Inter Miami’s latest victory and temporarily lifting his team out of a downturn, Lionel Messi’s frustration behind the scenes has led to speculation About deeper issues within the squad. 4-1 victory over New York Red Bulls May have looked dominant on paper, but for Messi the show revealed a problem that cannot be fixed by goals alone.
While the fans celebrated the much -needed result, for a moment told another story: the Argentine superstar, after scoring his team’s fourth goal, went off the pitch Visually dissatisfiedSkip the celebration after the match and go straight down the tunnel. Now, Javier MascheranoHis long -standing friend and current Inter Miami coach has offered a revealing explanation.
Although Messi’s highlight against Red Bulls included a memorable goal and a warm gesture to a pitch, it was clear that something was not right. Heron’s captain was not satisfiedEven in victory. And according to MascheranoEverything is about Messi’s standards – standards that not everyone in the squad seems to be able to meet.
“He is a competitive beast. It is normal,” The 40-year-old manager said and talked about Messi’s way of thinking during and after the match. “We know his demand, not only with himself but with him.”
🚶 hydroplage Messi immediately goes off at the final Whistle. While Inter Miami stops on the pitch to enjoy the 4-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls, Lionel Messi goes directly to the dressing room without much celebration.
Messi’s intensity is no secret To those who have worked closely with him over the years. But in Miami, surrounded by a mixture of veterans and young talents, that competitiveness has turned into excitement. Three consecutive losses before the Red Bulls game Had already stretched the patience of the Argentine icon, and even a strong recovery performance did not fix what he sees as a lack of cohesion.
Messi without Suarez: Missing Link
A large part of the question, it turns out, is the absence of Messi’s close friend and long -lasting strike partner, Luis Suarez. Uruguayan -forward, the latest game missed for “personal reasons” and is not expected to play against Minnesota United either.
Their partnership goes back to their heyday at BarcelonaAnd at Inter Miami, Suarez has been one of the few players that Argentiinen has consistent chemistry. “Barcelona Core” by Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets have been responsible for 13 of Messis 25 MLS goals.
Without Suarez, Messi is forced to adapt to a supportive role that contains names such as Fafa Picault, Allen Obando, Benjamin Cremaaschi and Telrasco Segovia– Players who are still trying to find rhythm and understanding with the Argentine. It is a shift that has not come easy.
Former USMNT forward Hercules Gomezwho participated in the match, shared their observations on ESPN’s Football And later on social media: “Messi’s frustration with his teammates was clear,” Gomez posted.
“If he gives it to one of his friends – Alba, Busquets, Suarez – he knows that there is the capacity to return that game to him. Many times when he gives it to another player, he waits … because he knows, it probably won’t get there.”
