From Miami are set to Minnesota United In week 12 in 2025 mls Season, with both sides who want to climb the position in what promises to be a competitive matchup. But when the squad list was released, Fans quickly noticed the absence of Luis Suarez from the lineup.
In a seasonal stretch where each point counts, Inter Miami will be without one of their main stars against Minnesota. When he spoke to reporters on Friday, head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed that Luis Suarez will miss the match because he had to leave Miami for personal reasons.
“Luis had to travel because of personal reasons. The rest, with the exception of David Ruiz and Drake Callender, are available to train“Mascherano said when asked about Suárez’s availability. The Argentine coach also explained how his absence affects the team.
“He is a player with an incredible track record. I have always valued Luis for his defensive work –What he contributes when we don’t have the ball, how he organizes the first line of push. When we analyze a player, we analyze them as a whole. We cannot overlook the defensive side. “
Messi to fill Suarez’s role in front of
Following Leonardo Campana’s departure in the winter transfer window, Inter Miami has limited alternatives in the attack position. With Suarez not available, these problems are again in focus.
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An alternative is 18-year-old forward AlenWho has made once in four performances with the team. But Mascherano discussed the flexibility of its squad and potential replacements: “If there is one thing we have shown, it is creativity. We have options – (Tadeo) Allende can play as a striker. Leo (with reference to Messi) is another possibility; He has played in that position when Luis has come off. “
Lionel Messi starts in the middle forward and complete the attacking trio along with Telasceco Segovia and Benjamin Crmaschi. While Messi usually acts as a player, Mascherano is confident in the legendary No. 10’s ability to adapt and lead the line with its elite’s target coring instincts in Ml.
