Lionel Messi’s Absence Not a Big Problem for Inter Miami, Claims Jordi Alba After MVP Performance Against St. Louis

Adaptation is what keeps the best running in soccer. Inter Miami is probably having its best season since its establishment, as it sits top of the table. But, a stormy period awaits David Beckham’s club which will miss captain Lionel Messi due to Copa America duties. The club’s dependence on Messi has been evident since his arrival with their poor results during his absence. However, despite some apprehension, yesterday night’s hero Jordi Alba confidently laid the roadmap on how the club aims to cope without the Argentine.

According to Deporte Total USA, the Spanish defender is sure that the team can keep their form without Messi. Reportedly he suggested that they need to “have a balance in life and in football” and felt that the club is doing well in general. Nevertheless, he acknowledged that it wasn’t going to be easy and said, “Knowing the player that he is for us, it’s hard, but the team will continue to compete as much as possible, and that will be noticed,” citing the determination of the club to prove their mettle.

Meanwhile, Alba is one of the stars who the club will look up to in the next few weeks. He along with Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez will bring their European club and international expertise to the the team. Alba has already demonstrated his value by contributing to both attack as well as defense despite being a left-back like he did for FC Barcelona on a few occasions. He’s already scored two goals this season and provided 4 assists in 14 league games out of which many of them saved the team from losing points. However, his best performance came yesterday giving hope for the club in the absence of Messi.

Jordi Alba’s stunning play saves Inter Miami amid Lionel Messi’s departure

Alba was involved in all the three goals Inter Miami scored against St Louis yesterday. The game ended in a 3-3 draw with Alba providing the first two assists to Messi and Suarez and then scoring the equalizer in the late minutes of the second half. This marked the last game for Lionel Messi with Inter Miami until his Copa America spell ended. The Herons are expected to miss their captain for 5 games if Argentina goes all the way to the finals.

On, the other hand Inter Miami has shown signs of improvement in the absence of the 8-time Ballon d’Or winner. Earlier the club lost 3 of the 5 games Messi missed due to his hamstring injury. However, in the last three games in which he didn’t play or contribute, other youngsters like Leonardo Campana and Robert Taylor stepped up to help them earn some points. Nevertheless, it will be a tough challenge considering Messi’s record this season, but with Jordi’s comments assuring comments, the fans will hope that they will remain on the top until Messi arrives.