Martino highlighted Messi’s pivotal role in the team’s tactical setup, often playing in a free role behind former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez.
Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino has raised concerns about the workload placed on Argentine star Lionel Messi, urging the team to find a balance ahead of their upcoming fixtures, including the highly anticipated Florida derby clash with Orlando City.
Despite a promising start to the season, with Inter Miami remaining unbeaten in their opening two games, Martino believes that Messi has been expending too much energy on the pitch. Reflecting on recent performances, including a crucial stoppage-time goal that salvaged a point against the Los Angeles Galaxy, Martino emphasized the need to manage Messi’s workload effectively.
“In these last two matches, he has expended too much energy, and that is also my responsibility to make sure the team operates in a way that we can use him in the best way,” Martino stated during a press conference.
Martino highlighted Messi’s pivotal role in the team’s tactical setup, often playing in a free role behind former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez. However, he expressed concerns about the toll it has taken on the 36-year-old superstar, emphasizing the importance of monitoring his recovery between games.
Addressing tactical adjustments, Martino emphasized the need to provide Messi with service closer to goal, reminiscent of his impactful performances in previous matches. He emphasized the importance of the team collectively finding Messi in goal-scoring positions to maximize his effectiveness on the field.
Looking ahead to their upcoming fixture against Orlando City, Martino expressed hope that the team’s latest Argentine signing, midfielder Federico Redondo, would be available to make his debut, providing additional support in midfield.
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As Inter Miami aims to strike a balance in utilizing Messi’s talents effectively while managing his workload, fans eagerly anticipate seeing the superstar in action in the highly anticipated Florida derby. With Martino’s strategic insights and the team’s collective effort, Inter Miami aims to continue their promising start to the season while ensuring Messi’s optimal performance on the pitch.
