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Inter Miami was on course for what could be described as one of the most grueling preseason tours ever undertaken by a Major League Soccer team. According to USA TODAY, the club was slated to journey an impressive 25,165.54 miles during their Worldwide Preseason Tour.
The primary goal for Inter Miami on this tour was to enhance their international visibility and reach markets where fans may not have previously had the chance to see Lionel Messi play locally. Additionally, the tour was pivotal in providing the team with valuable game time, preparing them for a season that could see them play an extensive number of matches. This year, Inter Miami is participating in three major competitions: MLS, the CONCACAF Champions Cup, and the Leagues Cup.
As the soccer world buzzed with the thrill of seeing stars like Leo Messi and Luis Suárez reunited on the same team, a persistent concern lingered in the minds of many: “Can the players maintain their fitness and avoid injuries with all this preseason travel?” Now, with the initial match behind them, the collective anxiety seemed to foreshadow an event.
In the opening preseason match against El Salvador, Facundo Farias encountered a severe setback, tearing his ACL caused by an awkward fall after a foul by vetera Darwin Ceren. The initial enthusiasm for the preseason tournament rapidly turned to collective concern among fans as they witnessed Farias being carried off the field on a stretcher. Farías is now scheduled for surgery in the upcoming weeks, sidelining him for the remainder of the season.
Farias, a promising Argentine talent, was acquired by Inter Miami to help on the offensive side of the field. At 21-years-old, he made a notable impact in his debut MLS season, contributing three goals and two assists in 13 appearances across all competitions. Farias particularly impressed with his remarkable sliding goal last season during an away game at BMO Stadium, where he skillfully scored in front of…
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Author : Favian Renkel
Publish date : 2024-01-21 19:49:47
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