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Suarez Suspended: Miami Faces Leagues Cup Without Star
5 Aug
Summary
- Luis Suarez is suspended for six Leagues Cup games after spitting.
- He is enjoying a scoring streak with seven goals in four games.
- Messi, Silvetti, and Pinter will lead Miami's attack in his absence.
Luis Suarez will miss all of Inter Miami's 2026 Leagues Cup matches due to a six-game suspension. The ban stems from a spitting incident involving a Seattle Sounders staff member following the 2025 Leagues Cup final. The disciplinary committee levied the severe penalty after the confrontation, which occurred amidst a post-match brawl.
This suspension is particularly impactful as Suarez has been in excellent form. He has scored seven goals in his last four games and has been directly involved in goals recently. His absence, alongside unavailability of German Berterame and Tadeo Allende, forces head coach Guillermo Hoyos to rely on Lionel Messi to lead the attack, supported by Mateo Silvetti and Daniel Pinter for the tournament opener.
Suarez's current performance includes 12 goals and two assists in 14 regular-season appearances this season. His recent play earned him his fourth consecutive MLS Team of the Matchday selection. The team's offensive strategy for the Leagues Cup will therefore significantly shift without their key striker.
