“It’s the Messi Effect” – Despite Ditching Inter Miami, Lionel Messi Hailed For ‘Giving Platform’ to Teammate in Argentina

Lionel Messi has transformed Inter Miami. The World Cup winner led the club to its first Leagues Cup title in August. Despite his remarkable form and the club’s recent success, life has not been the same since their superstar’s injury. In Messi’s absence, the club has only won one of their six games, and the defeat to Chicago Fire made the chances of qualifying for the playoff even more complex. Without their magical talisman, they have lacked a lot in their attacking firepower. However, Messi’s impact on the MLS has provided his teammate with a new platform on the international stage.

The former PSG superstar has been called up for the Argentina National squad despite being injured. This decision won’t be appealing to the MLS and Inter Miami fans who have missed their star in recent games. But his impact at Inter Miami has helped his club teammate achieve massive success.

Lionel Messi’s impact helps his teammate reach the International squad.

Facundo Farías has been named in the latest Argentina World Cup qualifiers squad. The 21-year-old has represented Argentina at youth levels but now will represent his country on the biggest stage. The youngster has contributed to five goals in under 700 minutes in the league. He joined the Herons from Coloń.

Inter Miami must win their remaining three games to qualify for the playoffs. But they face a massive test as they face Cincinnati, the best team in the league. They have already won the league and have nothing really to play for. But the Herons have a lot on the line as they are five points drift from the playoff spot. With Messi being included in the Argentina squad for the qualifiers, could the veteran feature for Inter Miami in this enthralling game?

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Inter Miami, with and without its superstar, Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is yet to taste defeat in his new side, Inter Miami. The Argentina captain has contributed to 19 goals in only 11 appearances. Before his arrival, Miami were considered one of the worst teams in the league, but now they look like a real force with Messi leading them. The club averages 2.5 points per game with Messi, but all the numbers and momentum shift without Messi in the side. The club averages only 1 point per game without the little magician.

Messi will be critical for Inter Miami in the remaining MLS fixtures. The number 10 being included in his National team after being injured will cause a significant upset among the Inter Miami fans if the superstar doesn’t feature in the must-win game against Cincinnati.

Will the World Cup winner help Inter-Miami reach the playoffs?

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