During Inter Miami’s training session, Lionel Messi had to exchange roles and was part of the collective move that resulted in a goal for his team.
Everything changed at Inter Miami when Lionel Messi made his Leagues Cup debut against Cruz Azul.The Argentine star was instrumental in the Florida state team’s two successive victories, which advanced them to the round of 16.
Messi will continue his classic encounter against Orlando City at DRV PNK Stadium tomorrow AM (Vietnam time).To preparation for the confrontation, coach Gerardo Martino shocked the players with an unusual training activity.
The players began to be activated by a continuous hand pass in the presence of the newly arriving Jordi Alba.Sergio Busquets took the ball from the bottom line and launched the attack with a long throw akin to American football.Messi collected the ball on the right side and a brief exchange with one of his teammates led in a header just in front of goal.
Video Messi hands training with Inter Miami
Laughter reigned supreme during practice, and the lighthearted spirit has already permeated Inter Miami.The second half of 2023 will be pivotal for the club led by David Beckham, as the black and pink team attempts to advance as far as possible in the Leagues Cup and enhance its rating in the American professional football league (standing in the top half of the year). last in the Eastern MLS group) and want to capture the US Open title after reaching the semi-finals (as a guest versus Cincinnati on Aug. 23).
Messi, who has three goals in three games, will aim to extend his winning streak against Orlando City in the Clásico del Sol.If they win, they will play the winner of the match between FC Dallas and Mazatlan on August 6 and 9.
It should be mentioned that, according to tournament rules, if the match is played against the Mexican team, the American side is always the home team.If the two MLS franchises cross paths, the home team with the better record in Supporters’ Shield 2022 is chosen.
Both Florida state teams have good records in the group stage, in which Inter Miami won 6 points (2-1 against Cruz Azul and 4-0 against Atlanta United), and Orlando City reached 5 points (2-2 and won). on penalties against Houston Dynamo; 3-2 against Santos Laguna).
