Coach Tata Martino has confirmed that superstars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez will play in the match between Inter Miami and New England Revolution.
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During a press conference on Friday, Inter Miami coach Tata Martino revealed that there are no concerns about the team’s superstars taking the field this weekend, despite concerns about the artificial turf surface. However, Jordi Alba still has to sit out due to a lower leg injury. Rookie Matias Rojas will continue to travel with the team and hopes to make his debut.
The Argentine strategist shared: “All players are ready to play and those who are healthy will travel with the team. The lineup to play against New England Revolution will be finalized later. Last season we played on artificial turf. made in Charlotte and had no problems.”
Previously, there was a lot of information that superstar Lionel Messi may be concerned about the possibility of injury when playing on artificial fields. Luis Suarez is also a similar case when the Uruguayan player has had knee problems for a long time.
In August 2023, Messi gave an interview that he was not worried about playing on artificial turf. El Pulga shares: “The entire time I was in the youth team, I played on artificial turf. Even though I hadn’t played on this type of field for a long time, I didn’t have any problems with it.”
In addition, coach Tata Martino also mentioned rookie Matias Rojas and defender Jordi Alba. He added: “Matias Rojas is on the squad and will be with the team as a guest of the New England Revolution.
However, Jordi Alba will not join the trip. Last week I announced he would not be present in the match against Revolution, but starting next week we will monitor Jordi’s situation match by match.”
With the above information, Inter Miami fans can rest assured with the presence of the team’s two top stars. Inter Miami will have the opportunity to continue to maintain the top spot in the MLS table if they defeat rival New England Revolution, and this match will take place at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow (April 28).
