Inside Inter Miami: Conference finals await; the Suarez move; & more Messi magic
Inter Miami is two home wins away from lifting the MLS Cup trophy.
Lionel Messi and the Pink and Black crew might have just cracked the code on how to finally unleash the full potential of their star-laden side during a dominant 4-0 victory over FC Cincinnati on the road in the Eastern Conference semifinals last Sunday.
After 61 games across four competitions, Inter Miami is peaking at just the right time and has emerged as a favorite to win the league title.
Messi was spectacular again with a goal and three assists.
But it was the notable starting lineup switch that Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano made to bench Luis Suarez and start 19-year-old Mateo Silvetti, which ignited the offensive performance.
On the latest episode of Inside Inter Miami, we discuss how a move many have clamored for this season, paid off.
We have reaction from Mascherano on said move and how Suarez handled the whole situation with class.
We also look at the ongoing historic performances from Messi as he continues to rewrite the MLS record books while the team’s defense is showing its best form of the season.
We preview the Eastern Conference Final Saturday at home vs. NYCFC - a team which beat Supporter’s Shield winner, Philadelphia, on the road last week to advance.
And finally, a salute to Haiti, which qualified for the World Cup for the first time in decades. We have reaction from Inter Miami’s own Fafa Picault on what such a triumph means to his home country.
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