Lionel Messi is experiencing a tough time at Inter Miami, as the team has lost 5 of their last 7 matches. The dream start is fading, and Messi now sees the real challenges of playing in MLS.
Inter Miami Hit a Rough Patch in MLS
Lionel Messi’s team, Inter Miami, is going through a hard time in Major League Soccer (MLS). Out of their last 7 matches, they have only won one, lost five, and drawn one. The latest blow came from their city rivals, Orlando City, who beat them 3-0 in a match played today.
This match was supposed to be a Florida derby full of excitement, but it turned out to be a frustrating experience for Messi and his teammate Luis Suárez. Messi’s only highlight in the match was receiving a yellow card in the 75th minute, showing his frustration.
Messi Shares His Honest Thoughts After the Defeat
After the match, Messi spoke openly about the team’s current situation. He said, “This is the time to understand what Inter Miami is like as a team. Because time is not on our side right now.”
These words show that Messi understands the team is not performing well and that they need to fix things quickly. He also said that tough moments show the real strength of a team. When everything is going well, it’s easy. But when problems come, the team must come together and fight harder.
A Match Full of Mistakes for Inter Miami
Even though Inter Miami played at home, they could not take advantage of that. They had more of the ball 65% possession and took 21 shots. But only 4 of those shots were on target. That means most of their efforts didn’t trouble the Orlando goalkeeper.
On the other hand, Orlando City had just 35% possession but were more dangerous. They had 16 shots, and 8 of those were on target. They were sharp and used their chances well, scoring 3 goals from their 8 shots on target.
Orlando City’s Goals:
- 43rd minute: Luis Muriel scored the first goal just before halftime.
- 53rd minute: Marco Pasalic doubled the lead early in the second half.
- In injury time: Dagur Don Thorhalsson added the third goal, sealing a big win for Orlando.
Inter Miami Drops in the League Table
This loss has caused Inter Miami to fall to 6th place in the Eastern Conference standings. After 13 matches, they have:
- Wins: 6
- Draws: 4
- Losses: 3
Orlando City, after this win, moved up to 5th place. They have played one more match and now have 24 points.
Problems in Both Attack and Defense
Messi and Suárez did not have a good game. They tried to create chances, but they were not strong enough in attack. The team’s forwards failed to score, and the defense also struggled badly.
There was poor coordination among the defenders. Every time Orlando attacked, Inter Miami looked weak and confused. That gave Orlando more chances to score, and they made full use of those chances.
A Wake-Up Call for Messi and Inter Miami
This match has become a reality check for Messi. Playing in MLS is turning out to be tougher than expected. Despite having star players, the team is not working together properly. Messi’s words after the game show that he knows changes are needed fast.
The fans will now hope that Messi and his teammates can come back stronger. They need better teamwork, better defending, and smarter attacking if they want to climb back up the table and win more matches.
