Inter Miami vs PSG: Mascherano Trusts Messi Against European Giant

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano has acknowledged that his team faces a considerable challenge when facing Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup. Mascherano has admitted that the MLS team starts as the team with the least chances in this match.

It’s clear and we are not naive, we know we are the weakest team at the moment of the match, that’s clear, but that doesn’t mean they can eliminate us beforehand. We are going to fight, that’s what it’s about.

Javier Mascherano

The PSG arrives at the Club World Cup after winning its first Champions League, with a resounding 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the final. The coach emphasized the need for a near-perfect performance from his team to have a chance.

I think the most important thing for tomorrow is that we give the best performance we can, in order to compete not only against a rival with a huge hierarchy, but also against a team that has also shown us that in some aspects it is not a perfect team; there is no perfect team, and they can be hurt. We have to find a way to take advantage of it.

Javier Mascherano

Inter Miami qualified for the knockout phase after recording two draws and a win against FC Porto, securing second place in Group A. Now, the team prepares for one of its biggest challenges, aware that they cannot afford mistakes. Midfielder Federico Redondo also highlighted the quality of PSG.

We are aware that we are facing the best team at the moment, so we have to play an almost perfect game.

Federico Redondo

Despite the challenges, Mascherano is confident that Inter Miami has the necessary tools, including Lionel Messi and the rest of the squad, to compete against the best in the world.

Mascherano spoke about the importance of Messi’s performance and his influence on the team. The winner of Sunday’s match will face the winner of the round of 16 match between Bayern Munich and Flamengo.