Inside Inter Miami: Messi update, Bright continues to shine, strong Leagues Cup debut

Lionel Messi could remain out due to injury for the remainder of the Leagues Cup.

But Inter Miami is 7-1 without him and isn’t showing signs of slowing down as it heads into its second Leagues Cup match against Mexican powerhouse Tigres this Saturday.

On the latest episode of Inside Inter Miami, hosts Michelle Kaufman and Andre Fernandez discuss when Messi might return to action and why the team has been so successful without him.

One of the biggest reasons is the team’s resurgent defense and the play of Yannick Bright.

We also discuss Robert Taylor’s contract extension and its impact as well as the arrival of David Martinez.

We look at Benja Cremaschi (USA) and Diego Gomez (Paraguay) and their participation in the Olympics for their respective countries.

And we preview the matchup against Tigres as Miami likely faces a hostile road environment in Houston.

Remember, you can watch this show on YouTube and on our site at miamiherald.com. The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and most other platforms where you listen to your pods. Thank you for watching and listening, and enjoy!