Inter-Miami has suffered several defeats in a row with a number of key players, including Mays, out with injuries, and now has no hope of reaching the USL playoffs this season.
This is the first of two consecutive league matches against Charlotte FC and their last home match of the season, so I'm sure they'll be hoping to deliver a good performance to thank their fans for their support.
Mez has finally recovered from his injury and played as a backup in the team's loss to FC Cincinnati last week, so I expect that he might be a regular in this match. If that happens, his teammates will also be expected to improve their performance on the field, as the Argentinean soccer ace does play well when he's in the lineup.
In the absence of Mez, Inter Miami is on a 4-game winless streak, with two consecutive defeats in the last two games. On the contrary, Charlotte FC is in good shape and has won two games in a row recently, scoring 5 goals and conceding none, so they still have a chance to catch the last train of the playoffs.
I think Schwidarski's performance is quite crucial. The Charlotte FC striker has scored 4 goals in his last 3 matches, and even scored for the Polish national team last weekend. However, he's been traveling to Europe for the past week to play in European and foreign matches, so he's more or less tired, so if he's in full form and ready to go, he could be a problem for the home team.
It's going to be a big game for Charlotte FC midfielders Ashley Westwood and Bonnego, who will need to battle it out with the Busquets in the middle of the midfield. Also, keep an eye on Belgian midfielder Dicha Degani, who elbowed his way to a fantastic goal against FC Toronto, and could come into his own at the right time to pose a threat.
