Rodrigo De Paul and two other key players missed Inter Miami’s final training session ahead of their Matchday 5 clash against New York City FC in the 2026 MLS season. The team’s preparations for the game were affected by injuries, with several important squad members unavailable for the session. According to reporter Jose Armando, Rodrigo De Paul was absent from the morning training session, while Maxi Falcon and Sergio Reguilon also did not participate. Falcon’s absence is due to an injury sustained during the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16, where he had to leave the match against Nashville SC in the opening minutes on March 11. Reguilon, who had recently recovered from a preseason knee sprain, made his Inter Miami debut last week and started both matches against Charlotte FC and Nashville SC. However, he suffered another injury during the Nashville game, forcing him out of the lineup. Despite the setbacks, Inter Miami’s star players Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are expected to be available for the NYCFC match. Messi, who recently assisted on his 900th career goal, is in good shape to play, while Suarez’s availability remains confirmed. The team faces a crucial test against the league leaders, NYCFC, who currently hold the top spot in the Eastern Conference with 10 points. Inter Miami, now focused on MLS and the Leagues Cup, sits in third place in the conference with seven points after four matches. The club’s attention is fully on the league following their elimination from the Concacaf Champions Cup. Coach Javier Mascherano emphasized the need to move forward, stating that the team must prove their resilience by performing well in the league.#javier_mascherano #luis_suarez #rodrigo_de_paul #maxi_falcon #sergio_reguilon
