Why isn’t Jordi Alba playing for Inter Miami against Nashville SC?
The Spaniard is absent from head coach Tata Martino’s starting XI for the Herons’ CONCACAF Champions Cup opener.
Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino has identified the CONCACAF Champions Cup as a top priority for his team in 2024. The Herons qualified for the continental competition for the first time this year and will be eager to prove themselves against CONCACAF’s best.
With that in mind, many were surprised to see that Jordi Alba was absent from the Miami starting XI to take on Nashville SC at Geodis Park. The Spanish full-back has been a mainstay of the team since his arrival from Barcelona last summer and has become a key attacking threat for the Herons.
Martino revealed on Wednesday that Jordi Alba had been suffering with illness this week and that his availability for the Round-of-16 clash was in the balance. It looks like the 34-year-old did not make the improvement that his manager had hoped and he does not make the Miami squad.
Ahead of the game Martino said: “Jordi is dealing with a strong flu, we will evaluate him to see if he’s fit to play. They’ll have to ring his doorbell at home to see if he’s here. It’s always important for the opponent to discover who they’re facing when they see the squad list.”
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