Inter Miami drops in the MLS power rankings ahead of the crucial game on Saturday | OneFootball

Inter Miami will face Charlotte FC for the 26th match of the MLS. The Herons need to recover from the horrible loss against the Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final.

Regardless of the game's result, Luis Suarez has been suspended for the next three matches following an altercation after the final whistle. The Uruguayan striker will be available for the New York FC game.

One of the few good news the Herons received is that their captain, Lionel Messi, will be available for this Saturday, after finalizing his international commitment against Venezuela.

Nevertheless, the MLS official website continues to ruin Inter Miami’s day.

Inter Miami drops to sixth in the ranking ahead of Saturday's game.

The MLS has released a new Power Ranking, and the Heron fans should not be happy. The loss in the Leagues Cup final set the tone for the last part of the season.

Inter Miami needs to win the upcoming games to continue in the playoff range and in the Supporters’ Shield race. With four fewer games than the other teams, the Herons only depend on their performance to win the title in back-to-back titles.

Without Luis Suarez on the field, Miami’s offensive power drops considerably. Javier Mascherano must prepare a change of formation quickly, knowing that two starting players will arrive with less than four days of rest due to their international commitments.

But we will see it on Saturday night. The important issue here is the qualification of the MLS regarding Inter Miami.

The latest ranking reflects a three-place drop for Inter Miami. Last time, the Herons were third, behind San Diego FC and Philadelphia Union.

Now, they are behind teams like Minnesota United, Charlotte FC, Seattle Sounders, San Diego, and the Philadelphia Union.

The outlet claims that the Lionel Messi era in Miami has fallen short of expectations. This perspective may be understandable, given that every Inter Miami trophy or game is judged by a higher standard than those of other teams.

With the best player in the world on their roster, many tend to downplay the team’s achievements, viewing even strong performances as merely meeting expectations.