El Salvador vs Inter Miami: Lionel Messi's 2024 preseason debut for Inter Miami was short-lived, but for good reason Read more👇
Inter Miami’s big four of Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio
Busquets and Jordi Alba – all former Barcelona standouts – played only the
first half of their first preseason game against the El Salvador national team
Friday night. The match ended in a scoreless draw.
Inter Miami’s next preseason game will be on Monday night against FC Dallas at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. Read more👇
How did Messi and Inter Miami perform against El Salvador?
Messi had two chances in the first half to treat fans with a goal, but came up short. He kicked a free kick into a crowd of defenders just before halftime, and missed a shot on goal in the 35th minute, stopped by El Savador goalie Mario Gonzalez. Alba also missed a shot on goal, blocked by Gonzalez, while Suarez and Busquets also had their touches in the first half. But when the second half began, Inter Miami’s big four was substituted out. So, Inter Miami coach Tata Martino was diligent with the lineup. Four other Inter Miami starters – Tomas Aviles, Justin Gressell, DeAndre Yedlin and Benjamin Cremaschi – were substituted out in the 63rd minute. And Inter Miami finished playing with 10 men because Facundo Farias, a promising youngster who returned from last year’s roster, left with an apparent knee injury. It was the first match Messi, Suarez, Busquets and Alba played together since 2020. It was also the second time Messi and his Inter Miami teammates wore their black jerseys since he joined the team last July. Inter Miami's Facundo Farias leaves with knee injury, One of Inter Miami’s young, promising players left the pitch due to injury. Facundo Farias left with an apparent knee injury, and needed to be carried off on a stretcher just before the 70th minute of action. Inter Miami will finish this match with 10 players on the pitch, instead of 11. Farias entered the game in place of Messi when the second half began. Now, his availability is in question likely for the rest of Inter Miami’s preseason, and possibly this season, depending on the severity. Read more👇
Messi's night is over after the first half of action. As the second half began, Inter Miami’s Big Four headed to the bench. Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets were all substituted out of Friday’s match against El Salvador at the Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador, El Salvador.
It might not be the amount of time fans in El Salvador would
have loved to see, but Inter Miami’s worldwide preseason tour is jam-packed
with travel in the next 20 days and the playing load Inter Miami will
experience in 2024 will be arduous.
Messi was not on the pitch as the second half began, but
walked out with Busquets and Alba next to him as they sat on Inter Miami’s
bench.
Messi did not score in his action, missing a free kick in
the final minute of the first half and another shot in the 35th minute. But
Messi’s presence was felt: Every time he touched the ball, fans in El Salvador
cheered loudly.
The rest of the match can be streamed on MLSSoccer.com in
English and MLSes.com in Spanish.
Messi free kick just before halftime: Inter Miami 0, El
Salvador 0
The stage was set again for Messi with a free kick. But it
appeared Messi was not expecting how El Salvador was lined up defensively.
Messi kicked the ball low into the crowd of defenders, then
walked off the pitch as halftime began with both sides scoreless.
Messi received a pass from Luis Suarez, and was challenged
by a defender.
It appeared Messi’s left foot was kicked by the defender as
they collided, leaving Messi briefly laying on the pitch.
Messi appeared fine after the interaction. Read more👇
Now, the intrigue begins on how much Messi, Suarez,
Busquets, Alba and others play with Inter Miami’s crazy preseason schedule in
mind.
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