Mascherano has forgotten about the World Cup and is only thinking about Inter Miami. “Without Messi, it’s impossible to achieve our goals”

Lionel Messi‘s figure remains the central axis of Inter Miami‘s success. After a decisive performance in the 2-3 comeback against New York City, Javier Mascherano did not spare any praise for his captain and former teammate, explaining that the club’s aspirations depend directly on his presence on the pitch.

Messi scored a great free-kick goal and once again showed that when he is on the pitch, the team is even better, which has generated for better or worse, a dependence on the Argentine striker.

Mascherano considers Messi irreplaceable

During the press conference after the match in New York, the Argentine strategist was blunt in assessing the influence of the “10”. According to Mascherano, reaching the goals set for this season would be an unattainable task if they do not have the talent of the former Barcelona player.

Clearly without him it is impossible for us to achieve the objectives we have set ourselves

Mascherano about Messi

The Argentine star, who had reached the historic figure of 901 goals in his professional career after the match against Nashville, once again demonstrated his prowess by hitting the post twice before scoring the equalizer that began the epic comeback in the second half.

Mascherano only thinks about MLS

Despite the proximity of the World Cup in June, Mascherano seems to have focused all his attention on Inter Miami’s immediate present. With the recent elimination from the Concachampions in the round of 16, the Florida team’s schedule has been considerably cleared, allowing for more relaxed planning for the next two months.

“We don’t have many midweek games in the next couple of months. There are only two or three weeks where we are going to have midweek games, the rest is going to be one game a week. As much as we can count on Leo, welcome”, explained Mascherano.

The Argentine coach knows that Messi will be away with the national team and therefore wants to make the most of him. While the No.10 is thinking about his last World Cup, the “little boss” needs him to be at his best in MLS.