Before returning to training, Lionel Messi receives the first low blow at Inter Miami

Although Inter Miami broke the market again by announcing the signing of Luis Suárez, the truth is that they stagnated after that hiring and now one of last season's starters left to reinforce a direct MLS rival , with the aggravating factor that he is a defender, a sector of the field that the Herons aim to improve.

Although the team led by Gerardo Martino has great offensive power with Lionel Messi, Suárez, Leo Campana, Robert Taylor and even Jordi Alba with his attacks on the left side, reality indicates that the defense is the weak point of the team and the 54 goals suffered in the 2023 regular season demonstrate this. Only Toronto FC conceded more in the Eastern Conference, although if both zones are counted, the Los Angeles Galaxy leads that area with 67 goals conceded.

Now, Inter will have to go out in search of a defender due to the departure of Kamal Miller, a Canadian central defender who was one of the club's highlights in the second half of the season, who is leaving for the Portland Timbers for less than $1 million. However, other benefits such as general allocation funds and a spot on the 2024 international roster of the Ontario native's new team were included in the deal.