Lionel Messi’s frustration grew as Inter Miami’s miserable run continued with a 3-0 loss at home to Orlando City in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
The Florida derby defeat leaves Miami with one win from their last seven games in all competitions and they slip to sixth in the Eastern Conference with Orlando leapfrogging them.
Messi had just two shots on target and scuffed a free-kick as his own form slumped with that of his team.
“We’ll truly see if we’re a team in difficult times, because when everything’s going well it’s very easy,” Messi told Apple TV.
“When difficult times come, that’s when we have to be more united than ever, be a true team, and pull ourselves together.” added.
The loss was attributed to shambolic defending, a disjointed midfield, and punchless attack led by the rapidly fading Luis Suarez.
Orlando grabbed the lead in the 43rd minute with a goal of absurd simplicity.
Goalkeeper Pedro Gallese launched the ball down field, and Luis Muriel ran clear and slotted past Oscar Ustari.
In other matches, Marco Reus scored twice, including an 87th-minute equalizer, as the winless Galaxy fought back for a 2-2 draw at home to Los Angeles FC.
AFP
