Inter Miami fans will get their first look at a full-strength squad soon.
After failing to make the playoffs in 2023, the Herons are laying the foundation for a successful 2024.
Already, the men in pink have signed Luis Suarez and won the race for coveted free agent Julian Gressel.
Miami is set to kick off its preseason next week. Luckily, for Inter Miami fans, they’ll get their first chance to see Suarez, Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets on the pitch together.
Messi, Suarez, Alba, Busquets share the field once more
According to Argentine journalist Gaston Edul, Suarez, Messi, Alba, and Busquets will travel to El Salvador with the anticipation that they’ll play.
Though it remains to be seen how many minutes they’ll play, the excitement is bubbling regarding the quadrant’s return to the field.
Manager Tata Martino spoke about managing minutes and will be careful with his squad during this extended preseason tour:
“The positive aspect of the club is our effort to harmonize both situations without excessively favoring one side over the other. In instances where we have an excess of matches, we will need to regulate the players’ participation time in each game.”
Inter Miami’s preseason tour includes stops in Japan, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Central America, and Dallas, Texas, covering over 25,000 miles.
For Miami’s aging squad, it’s a lot of miles. Tata Martino believes that the tour will proceed smoothly if they manage their minutes well and avoid injuries.
Ultimately, the organization looks confident. Though it will be a lot of travel, there shouldn’t be any true worries.
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