MIAMI, Florida – Inter Miami go welcome Toronto FC for Sunday night match dem, as dem dey pursue their unbeaten streak for Major League Soccer (MLS) this season. The Herons don record four wins and one draw, after dem chop Philadelphia Union 2–1 last weekend, but dem sabi say Toronto FC dey in bad form as dem don manage just one point from seven games.
Head coach Javier Mascherano go need to balance the need for points against Toronto with the serious Champions Cup clash wey dey come midweek against LAFC. Inter Miami dey second for Eastern Conference after Columbus Crew SC pass dem last Saturday, so every point matter as dem dey try hold dem form.
Toronto FC dey come this match as dem look to grab their first win of the season. Dem don struggle no small under new coach Robin Fraser, who take over from John Herdman. The team don show slight improvement, especially with veteran midfielder Jonathan Osorio holding down the midfield, but their designated players like Lorenzo Insigne don fail to meet expectations. Insigne, wey dey earn over $15 million per season, never score one goal in the last two games, while Federico Bernardeschi don contribute one goal and three assists in six outings.
As Inter Miami prepare for the game, dem dey face decision on which players to use, especially with Messi’s fitness in question. ‘We go talk to him about e availability, as we dey do with every player,’ Mascherano talk. ‘We get plan, but e fit change, na discussion we go get.’
The predicted lineup for Inter Miami go be 4-2-3-1 formation: Ustari; Lujan, Aviles, Weigant, Alba; Busquets, Redondo; Taylor, Cremaschi, Picault; Suárez. Meanwhile, Toronto FC lineup go be Johnson; Thompson, Rosted, Gomis, Petretta; Coello, Osorio; Bernardeschi, Insigne, Etienne Jr; Bryndhilsen.
Dey say dem no go fit use top players like Tadeo Allende, David Martinez, and David Ruiz for Inter, and Messi fit play limited minutes. On the other hand, Toronto FC dey come without their top scorer DeAndre Kerr, plus Richie Laryea and other players.
Dis match fit be crucial for both teams as Miami dey fight to maintain their top position while Toronto dey hunt for redemption. E plenty to lose and gain as dem prepare to clash for the pitch on Sunday night.
