""We've had some issues that, in the end, we didn't pay too dearly for. We know Saturday is an important game and we literally can't make any mistakes because Nashville have some very good players. "They are an intense team who group together very well when defending. They have very good players [in attack] and their wingers are fast. "Those are their strongest points but they have many weaknesses when it comes to quick transitions. We have to take advantage of that.""
""It's a lot of doing the same," "There are things we're going to need to clean up, for sure. "In terms of pressure on the ball, getting numbers around the ball and competing for second balls, that's something that has to be a foundational piece for us. "Elite players are going to find ways," "They're going to continuously find solutions and it's up to us to work collectively to stop it.""
Inter Miami conceded in eight consecutive games against Nashville and must end that run to avoid a second successive opening-playoff defeat. The Herons won the first leg 3-1 at Chase Stadium but lost the second 2-1 at Geodis Park, leaving the best-of-three tie open. Telasco Segovia identified defending across the whole team as the main issue, stressing collective defensive responsibility and the need to exploit Nashville's weaknesses on quick transitions. Nashville took a 2-0 half-time lead through Sam Surridge and Josh Bauer before Lionel Messi scored late; BJ Callaghan emphasized pressure, numbers and competing for second balls.
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