Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano decided against playing Lionel Messi during a match against Charlotte FC after goalkeeper Oscar Ustari received a red card, leading to a tactical shift. The decision aimed to preserve Messi's health since he had been managed for load prior. Despite Messi's absence, Miami secured a 1-0 victory with a goal from Tadeo Allende. Mascherano emphasized the team's resilience and the necessity of continuing to work hard as they prepare for their next match in the Concacaf Champions Cup, having not lost this season.
"The reality is that in the case of Leo maybe we had thought about giving him minutes in the game, but since the game was played with one man less..."
"I want to keep the resilience. Try to go forward. I think today we showed a lot of team spirit. We need to continue in this way."
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