The former Barcelona maestro will be tasked with leading the Herons during their next fixture as they prepare to keep their playoff qualification hopes alive with a win
Inter Miami’s Sergio Busquets has called on his teammates to step up in Lionel Messi’s absence.
Sergio Busquets has issued a rally cry to his Inter Miami teammates as they prepare to do battle without their talisman Lionel Messi.
The Argentine superstar has been the catalyst as Miami found form just at the right time as they chase a playoffs place in MLS. They will have to do without their captain in their next fixture, however, as after he joined up with his compatriot for the international break.
Due to MLS rules, teams in the league still fulfil fixtures despite clashes with international games, meaning he will miss Vice City’s clash versus Kansas City. The fixture will take place on September 10, which comes in the middle of Argentina’s matches against Columbia and Bolivia.
The legendary forward has notched 11 goals in as many appearances for his new employers and helped to deliver the Leagues Cup last month. However, fellow key player Busquets has now urged his teammates to ensure that they continue their purple patch in their leader’s absence.
The Eastern Conference outfit have had some experience of playing without the World Cup winner since his arrival after he was rested for their match with New York Red Bulls. In that instance, the iconic winger sat on the bench for 60 minutes of the game, before being introduced and scoring their second goal of the game.
They had gone 1-0 up prior to his foray into the action and the team’s hardy performance will leave manager Tata Martino feeling confident heading into the game versus Kansas City. Faced with a similar situation, they will be tasked with keeping their playoff qualification hopes alive.
