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RECORD DATE NOT STATED Leagues Cup 2023 Inter de Miami USA vs Atlanta United USA Lionel Messi celebrates his goal 2-0 of Inter Miami during the game Inter de Miami vs Atlanta United, corresponding to the group stage of the Leagues Cup 2023, at DRV PNK Stadium, on July 25, 2023. brbr Lionel Messi celebra su gol 2-0 de Inter Miami durante el partido Inter de Miami vs Atlanta United, correspondiente a la fase de grupos de la Leagues Cup 2023, en el Estadio DRV PNK, el 25 de Julio de 2023. FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA ESTADOS UNIDOS PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxMEXxCHNxRUS Copyright: xDavidxLeahx 20230725203035_LC_23_MIA_ATL_MESSI46
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RECORD DATE NOT STATED Leagues Cup 2023 Inter de Miami USA vs Atlanta United USA Lionel Messi celebrates his goal 2-0 of Inter Miami during the game Inter de Miami vs Atlanta United, corresponding to the group stage of the Leagues Cup 2023, at DRV PNK Stadium, on July 25, 2023. brbr Lionel Messi celebra su gol 2-0 de Inter Miami durante el partido Inter de Miami vs Atlanta United, correspondiente a la fase de grupos de la Leagues Cup 2023, en el Estadio DRV PNK, el 25 de Julio de 2023. FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA ESTADOS UNIDOS PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxMEXxCHNxRUS Copyright: xDavidxLeahx 20230725203035_LC_23_MIA_ATL_MESSI46
Lionel Messi has started his Inter Miami run hot with 3 wins in 3 games. La Pulga has been firing on all cylinders for his side, scoring 5 goals in his outings. While Lionel Messi has fueled the team’s attack, the team still needs a lot of work when it comes to their defense. The team has been able to keep a clean sheet just once in their three games and will face a tough challenge ahead of their upcoming game against Dallas FC.
Heading into the game, Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino has a lot of expectations from his team but he believes they have much work to do.
Inter Miami Head Coach Tata Martino is expecting his team to do better
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Stepping into their first away fixture since Lionel Messi’s arrival, Inter Miami will have to bring out their best. With the side facing Dallas FC in the Leagues Cup R16, the team could have some big offensive threats.
Miami’s head coach Tata Martino in his pre-match press conference said that the team will have to put in the work for the upcoming games, according to TN.
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“There will be a lot of defensive work because of what Dallas has to offer when it comes to attacking. The team is clearly improving. We are also waiting for the formal incorporations of Tomás [Avilés] and Facundo [Farías]. Jordi is under evaluation and training.”
Inter Miami will have to bring out their best against Dallas, as they hope to continue their red-hot run in the Leagues Cup and clinch their first major title.
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Lionel Messi has been on fire since making his move to the United States. The Argentine has been the outlet for Miami’s attack.
Lionel Messi’s dream run continues with Inter Miami
With La Pulga making the run from the middle and across the flanks, Inter’s Robert Taylor has found it easier to penetrate the opposition’s defense.
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The duo is slowly turning into a great pair for Miami and could become a big threat to the opposition if they get time to gel in with each other. It will be interesting to see if Inter Miami can manage to keep their winning streak alive when they face Dallas FC away from home this weekend.
