Inter Miami is going through a difficult time in MLS, and recent statements by their coach, Javier Mascherano, have created uncertainty about Luis Suárez's future with the team.
The Argentine coach was asked about the Uruguayan forward's poor performance. His response was blunt: "The club already a year and a half ago decided to move toward a project and we have to adapt to that."
luis suárez on the verge of dismissal
Many have interpreted these words as a sign that Suárez might not be in the club's long-term plans. At 38 years old, the forward has scored only two goals in 11 MLS matches this season. He hasn't scored since March 17.
The situation is further complicated by the close relationship between Suárez and Lionel Messi, Inter Miami's flagship player. In fact, it was Messi who demanded Luis Suárez's signing by the Miami club.
Both players have shared a locker room at FC Barcelona and now with the American team. They recently announced the creation of a new club in Uruguay, Deportivo LSM, which will compete in the fourth division of Uruguayan soccer.
Interestingly, Javier Mascherano was also a teammate of both in the FC Barcelona locker room.
leo messi has taken the news badly
Inter Miami's performance has been inconsistent, with only one win in the last eight matches. The team is coming off a 3-3 draw against Philadelphia Union, where a free kick goal by Messi and another by Telasco Segovia in the final minutes prevented defeat.
Mascherano has emphasized that he isn't "here to point fingers at anyone" and that his focus is on adapting to the club's project. However, the lack of clarity about Suárez's future role has fueled speculation about his continuity with the team.
The situation raises questions about how Inter Miami will manage the transition of their veteran players and how this will affect the team's dynamics. With the Club World Cup on the horizon, the decisions made in the coming weeks could have a significant impact on the team's performance in the tournament.
Leo Messi has taken the news very badly, to the point that his continuity with the Florida club could be at risk.