May 26, 2012 - Major League Soccer (MLS) is about to have a marquee matchup as Miami International will face Vancouver Whitecaps on the road. However, the superstar duo that fans have been waiting for, Lionel Messi,
Suarez (name)
, Busquets will miss the game. In response, Miami International head coach Martino explained the decision in his pre-match conference.
Martino said, "We trained yesterday and after that I consulted with the coaching staff and spoke to the players and then decided that they would not play with the team."
"We understand people's disappointment, especially the fans, who were really looking forward to seeing these players. But it's our job as coaches to make these uncomfortable decisions."
"We know how hot these players are in the league and in the market, but we have to take these steps, which are sometimes unpleasant for people but beneficial for the players."
Martino also mentioned, "We can't inform our actions 20 days in advance. On Thursday, we analyzed the situation because the team has three games a week and sometimes unfortunate things happen and players can't play in a certain game."
Despite missing several core players, Miami International will still go all out for the win. Martino is hoping that other players will step up to the plate and earn the team important away points. Fans are also looking forward to these superstars to make their reappearance in future matches for more exciting performances for the team.
