“We Are Going to Get the Victory” – Rival Coach Makes a Bold Claim Ahead of Clash Against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami

Ever since Inter Miami signed Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, the expectations from the team have skyrocketed. After all, they have arguably three of the best players in the league with them. After grabbing victories in the first two matches since La Pulga’s debut, the Miami-based side next face Orlando SC in the knockout round of the Leagues Cup. Surprisingly, Orlando’s gaffer sounded confident about facing the G.O.A.T. and his teammates.

Orlando City SC coach confident of grabbing a win against Lionel Messi & Co.

Be it Jose Mourinho or Pep Guardiola or Carlo Ancelotti, Lionel Messi has always been a headache for all top managers in the world. Coaches at times even ask two players to track Messi down thanks to the sheer decisiveness of the G.O.A.T.

After clinching the Round of 32 berth against Inter Miami, Orlando City SC coach Óscar Pareja was quipped about the Messi factor. Surprisingly, the gaffer shrugged it off and expressed confidence in defeating the Miami-based side.

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“We will be ready for Messi, we love the challenge of facing the best player in the world but we know who we are and we will be ready to face a team and not just one player,” opined the gaffer. He then claimed confidently that “we are going to get the victory” as they are “ready to do it.”

Orlando City clinch a thriller against Santos Laguna

Earlier today, Orlando City SC booked their tickets to the knockout rounds of the Leagues Cup thanks to a thrilling 3-2 win over Liga MX powerhouses Santos Laguna. The match was a roller coaster ride with constant back and forths, but the 92nd winner by Wilder Cartagena sealed the deal for Orlando.

In his post-match presser, Orlando’s gaffer Óscar Pareja claimed that the match went as per his anticipation. He knew Santos’ wily players would hurt them with the trickery, but they trusted in their counter-attacking abilities to beat the Mexican side.

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“And now we knew that it was going to be moments when Santos was going to hurt us. You don’t want it, but it’s a natural thing,” said the gaffer. “But we resist it, and not just resist it, but we found ways to hurt, and scoring three goals against them is not an easy task,” said Pareja, commending his players.

With both Orlando City SC and Inter Miami coming in with a steaming hot form, the August 2nd Florida derby is surely turning out to be a blockbuster affair. Who are you backing for the win? Drop your predictions in the comments below!