MLS Cup Final: Suárez Ready To Take Center Stage

Inter Miami CF forward Luis Suárez is diligently working to convince coach Javier Mascherano that he deserves a greater role in the MLS Cup final on December 6.

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Despite his efforts, Suárez understands and accepts Mascherano’s decision to utilize a different attacking lineup—specifically Mateo Silvetti alongside Lionel Messi and Tadeo Allende—which has recently kept Suárez on the bench.

Luis Suárez had been suspended for the first Round One match against Nashville SC and subsequently did not start the Eastern Conference semifinal or final.

“I always want to play. Throughout my career, I’ve almost always had the opportunity to play, but, with the maturity I have now, you understand the situation, you understand the reason and the plan that the coach has for a match like the one against FC Cincinnati, and you do it well without any problems,” said Suarez to ESPN.

“It was about conveying to those who were on the field to give their maximum, and then there were seven or eight of us waiting with the same energy as them because we are a group. Obviously, you want to play more than you get to play, but that’s how it is. It’s about training, giving more, and showing the coach that you can play more than 10 or 15 minutes, as I’ve been doing.”

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For the first time since their inception in 2020, Inter Miami has earned a spot in the MLS Cup. The club’s path to the final was marked by dominating offensive performances in three consecutive victories: a 4-0 win against Nashville, a 4-0 shutout of FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference semifinal, and a decisive 5-1 rout of New York City in the Conference final.

This will be the team’s second championship game this year, following their appearance in the Leagues Cup final. During the NYCFC match, Suarez entered the pitch in the 82nd minute, coming on for Silvetti.

“One tries above all to convey to those who haven’t played in finals, but this group has already played in finals this year. Things didn’t go as we wanted, but we have to try to face it in the best way possible,” said Suarez.

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