Inter Miami is facing a string of misfortune. Injuries have plagued the team during their pre-season preparations, leaving them at the bottom of the standings. One of their key players, currently sidelined with a muscle injury, adds to their woes. The situation worsened when veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets was forced off the field after sustaining an ankle injury during a match against Vissel Kobe.
This turn of events is a major setback for Inter Miami, as they are set to begin their MLS campaign on February 22nd. Owned by David Beckham, the team is scheduled to face Real Salt Lake in the league’s season opener at the DNV x PNK Stadium. Fans are hopeful that Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets will recover in time for this highly anticipated clash.
Unfortunately, Inter Miami’s troubles seem to be mounting with each passing day. With Lionel Messi already sidelined, the team cannot afford any more mistakes. However, they find themselves caught in a vicious cycle of injuries. Journalist Michelle Kaufman reported, “Sergio Busquets goes down after a hit to the ankle, walks off gingerly, heads to the locker room.” This further adds to the team’s concerns.
While there is no official update on Busquets’ injury, there are indications that it could be a serious issue. In the second half of the match, Tata Martino decided to substitute Busquets, with Yannick Bright taking his place in the midfield. The Spaniard joins a growing list of injured players for Inter Miami.
According to reports, Robbie Robinson, another player for Inter Miami, had to return to the United States due to a calf injury sustained during the pre-season tour. This is a significant blow for the team, as they are already missing key first-team players before the start of the upcoming season.
The injuries to Sergio Busquets and Robbie Robinson have forced Inter Miami to dig deep. The team is already without the services of young stars Facundo Farias and Benjamin Cremaschi, who have been ruled out for several months. Despite making appearances against Vissel Kobe, both Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez did not perform at their best.
Adding to their troubles, Inter Miami is facing a shortage of defenders, with four players out with extended injuries. Ian Fray, Franco Negri, Nicolás Freire, and Sergiy Kryvtsov are all expected to be sidelined until June due to ligament injuries. It remains to be seen if the team can weather this storm and achieve the desired results in the coming months.