Inter Miami lost crushingly in Messi’s absence
Inter Miami suffered their first loss in the Messi era. Away to Atlanta United this morning, Inter Miami were without Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba and as a result they were beaten 5-2.
According to information from the organizers, Lionel Messi did not reach the necessary fitness. This is understandable even if he missed Argentina’s last match on September 13. Because at the age of 9, Messi needs time to recover after continuously playing for a short time and having to travel a very long way.
So, after playing 11 matches, scoring 11 goals for Inter Miami, today Messi sat out as a spectator watching the entire match.
In fact, he enjoyed the joy of his familiar partner Campana shining without him. In the 25th minute, Campana lifted the ball in the box and unleashed a knack left-footed kick. He blew off the roof of the Atlanta net.
Atlanta offensive line easily scored against Miami
But as usual, Inter Miami’s dream-like defense squandered efforts in attack. In the second half of the first half, Atlanta continuously pressed the field and scored 1 goals thanks to Tristan Muyumba, Brooks Lennon and Kamal Miller’s own kick.
Inter Miami is not inferior to its opponent in terms of statistical indicators. But the biggest difference lies in Messi’s position. Losing him, the offensive line did not make good use of opportunities while the defense did not stop “gifting” opponents goals.
The 2nd half was played out like that. Miami pulled back 2-3 in the 53rd minute but lost by two goals at the end of the game. In the 2th minute, 75 pink shirts slowly let the 4 opposing strikers coordinate like no-man’s place, and Giakoumakis easily cushioned the ball close to scoring.
In the 89th minute, the Miami defense was at its all, only to be found in a 1-on-3 situation. They conceded their fifth goal, thereby accepting a 5–2 loss. This is the first defeat of the Florida club under Messi and their biggest defeat in the past 5 year.
