Inter Miami CF will proceed its 2025 preseason tour with a match in opposition to Sporting San Miguelito in Panama on Sunday, February 2nd. Following a goalless draw in opposition to Universitario de Deportes, supervisor Javier Mascherano is concentrated on bettering the crew’s attacking prowess.
Inter Miami has drawn its first two preseason matches, in opposition to Membership América and Universitario de Deportes. Mascherano appears set on a 4-4-2 formation, with the star duo of Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez main the assault. Whereas happy with the clear sheet in opposition to Universitario, he’ll be desperate to see extra targets in Panama.
The earlier match was a goalless draw that resulted in a penalty shootout, indicating that the supervisor is prioritizing different points of the sport corresponding to crew protection, whereas nonetheless specializing in growing an offensive technique.
Predicted lineup in opposition to Sporting San Miguelito
Based mostly on earlier lineups, right here’s a possible beginning XI for Inter Miami in opposition to Sporting San Miguelito:
Goalkeeper: Rocco Ríos Novo (loanee from Lanús)Protection: Marcelo Weigandt (RB), Tomás Avilés (CB), Gonzalo Luján (CB), Jordi Alba (LB)Midfield: Sergio Busquets (CM), Federico Redondo (CM), Robert Taylor (RM), Fafa Picault (LM)Forwards: Lionel Messi (ST), Luis Suárez (ST)
This lineup exhibits a give attention to expertise and a steadiness between established stars and promising gamers. The inclusion of Gonzalo Luján suggests a deliberate alternative to introduce new expertise into the crew.
Universitario match
The 0-0 draw in opposition to Universitario de Deportes, whereas ending in a penalty shootout win for Inter Miami, highlighted each the crew’s defensive solidity and its offensive shortcomings. Mascherano employed an identical beginning lineup to the Membership América match, aside from Oscar Ustari and Tadeo Allende. The dearth of clear-cut probabilities created shall be a priority for Mascherano.
Mascherano’s challenges and preseason targets
Mascherano faces the appreciable problem of replicating the success achieved by his predecessor, Tata Martino. Whereas a clear sheet in opposition to Universitario is a optimistic, the dearth of targets is a trigger for concern.
The supervisor shall be trying to enhance the crew’s assault throughout the remaining three preseason matches. The focus in Panama shall be on reaching a win and constructing on the optimistic points of the earlier match whereas specializing in bettering offensive capabilities.
Following the Panama match, Inter Miami will face Sporting San Miguelito and Membership Deportivo Olimpia earlier than returning to the USA for a last preseason sport in opposition to Orlando Metropolis.
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