After Lionel Messi's injury, the player who rescued Inter Miami against Toronto FC

Inter Miami faced Toronto FC in a match that was, to say the least, complicated. Gerardo Martino's team continues to hope to reach the Major League Soccer playoffs. In this sense, the team arrived with concrete options against the Canadian team. However, bad news came soon for those from Florida, when Lionel Messi decided not to continue in the game due to an injury.

Lionel Messi did not play in Inter Miami's last game as a precaution on the part of the club's coach. However, for this match, the Argentine appeared as a starter and it seemed that there was no doubt whatsoever regarding his physical condition. However, in the 36th minute, Messi made signs of discomfort apparently in his leg, and for this reason he asked the Florida team's coaching staff for a change.

Despite the aforementioned, Inter Miami has established itself convincingly against Toronto FC and won 4-0. In the absence of Lionel Messi, Robert Taylor was in charge of managing the match. In fact, the Finn came in after Messi's injury. Although it was a mandatory move, Gerardo Martino was right to make this adjustment. Robert Taylor shined for the Florida team in this game.

Will Inter Miami be able to qualify for the playoffs without Lionel Messi?

After this match, Inter Miami is in ninth position in its conference. However, the following matches are vital. Although there is no true reference in the team in the absence of Lionel Messi, the experience of Sergio Busquets and the explosiveness of Robert Taylor together with Cremaschi, may be enough for Miami to continue adding vital points in their search to obtain the places they want and access the MLS playoffs. It is also important to remember that the club has a US Open Cup final on September 27.