Unlike Europe the MLS season begins in late February which means Inter Miami have played ten games so far.
Leo Messi has only five features half of which are missing due to muscle problems.
The Argentine who aims to secure another silverware with his country this summer is being carefully manipulated this season. And even though the players themselves want to return to the field as soon as possible the medical staff is taking care not to rush back.
So what is the advantage of a team without Messi this season?
Although former Blaugranas Luis Suarez along with Sergio Busquets and Florida-based Jordi Alba have managed just one win three defeats and a draw in that encounter.
Messi on the other hand has not lost a single goal.
In the 2022/23 campaign he led Miami to their first ever trophy, winning the Leagues Cup last summer.
