Javier Mascherano broke his silence after the sanction that left Lionel Messi out of Inter Miami’s final recreation for not having attended the MLS All-Star Recreation. The Florida group’s coach confirmed his indignation at what he considers unfair therapy of his captain.
“What if at present’s recreation was away? Would they’ve additionally requested Leo to not play? As a result of to fill stadiums and make field workplace there no one complains, eh. What occurs is that this recreation was at residence. That is the problem,” he stated harshly within the post-match press convention.
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Mascherano acknowledged that they settle for the principles, however doesn’t share the choice made by the league: “I’ve an opinion of what occurred, I commented on it yesterday. I didn’t come right here to criticize MLS or to vary the principles. We adapt to what occurred, however I don’t share the choice in any respect,” he pressured. “The group has performed an awesome recreation, however the absence of Leo was felt,” he added.
The Argentine coach additionally took the chance to reward the signing of Rodrigo De Paul, who was lately unveiled as a brand new Inter Miami participant: “Rodrigo’s signing is historic. For a World Cup winner to come back right here, at 31 years of age and in his prime, speaks of the ambition of this membership. To wish to proceed rising, to proceed to reinforce this league, though many instances it receives mistreatment or disrespect.”
With these statements, Mascherano made it clear that he’ll defend his group on and off the sector, and that the arrival of gamers akin to De Paul marks the bold path of an Inter Miami aspect decided to struggle for every part.
