Inter Miami Prepares for Match Without Luis Suárez Following Suspension

Inter Miami faces a significant challenge as they prepare for their next match without their star striker, Luis Suárez, who has received a one-match suspension from Major League Soccer (MLS) following an incident where he kicked Honduran player Andy Najar. Javier Mascherano, a member of the team, disclosed that the league swiftly rejected Suárez’s appeal against the sanction.

“The player appealed the sanction because we were informed that the club could not intervene in this matter,” Mascherano explained. “He used the club’s resources for his appeal, but within a few hours, it was denied.”

As Inter Miami gears up for the match, defender Maximiliano Falcón highlighted the emotional significance of the game for the team. “We understand that it’s going to be an intense matchup, almost like a battle,” he stated. “We will strive to impose our playing style while also fighting hard and winning every duel, as those moments can determine the outcome of the game.”

During their final training session on Friday before facing Nashville SC, Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul practiced with their teammates, confirming their readiness for the game. Although Suárez joined the training session, he remains ineligible to play. David Ruiz continued his individual training regimen and is unlikely to participate in the match. Conversely, Allen Obando is available and could serve as a valuable option off the bench.

The victor of the showdown between Inter Miami and Nashville will advance to face the winner of the Cincinnati versus Columbus Crew match in the Eastern Conference semifinals.