There is another potential Barcelona reunion in the works at Inter Miami. As if having Messi, Suarez, Busquets, and Alba at Miami was not enough. There are whispers that Inter Miami may be tempted to give Xavi the chance to succeed Tata Martino as manager this summer.
In 2024, Martino will be under even greater pressure to produce additional hardware, after supervising a historic Leagues Cup triumph last season. However, this season the squad has struggled under Martino’s guidance. Interestingly, he has also had his share of managerial experience with the Blaugrana.
Without Lionel Messi, the Argentine coach Tata Martino has completely lost touch with what it takes to win. It was surely devastating to lose 2-1 to Monterrey at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday night.
In addition to the defeat against the Mexican side, as of late, Inter Miami also went down against New York Red Bulls by a score of 4-0. A 1-1 draw with one of the weakest Major League Soccer teams, New York City FC, hasn’t helped things either.
Messi left Miami’s 3-1 Champions Cup win against Nashville on March 13 due to a hamstring injury he sustained. He has been out of action and hasn’t set foot on the field for the Herons since. The 36-year-old even skipped Argentina’s March internationals to focus on his recovery.
Still, word on the street is that this dismal run of results without the former Barcelona captain might spell doom for his compatriot down the road.
Reunion with Xavi possible?
A miraculous turn of events has allegedly put Xavi Hernandez and Lionel Messi’s spectacular reunion at Inter Miami within reach. Xavi is widely believed to be seeking a new challenge in MLS when he leaves his management position at Barcelona in the summer.
Many were hoping that the great midfielder would bring back the Camp Nou golden days of 2009-2015 with a new era. Still, things have not gone according to plan. So, he recently announced that he would be…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-04-05 20:13:21
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