After a disappointing early exit in the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs, Inter Miami CF must address key weaknesses in their squad ahead of the 2025 season. The team struggled defensively, conceding a league-leading number of errors and penalties. To improve their chances of winning the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy under new head coach Javier Mascherano, Inter Miami are reportedly targeting experienced defenders and a new goalkeeper.
If Inter Miami want to avoid a repeat of their early 2024 MLS Cup playoffs exit, the Herons need to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2025 MLS season.history in 2024, but it was not enough for the Herons to get past Round One of the MLS Cup playoffs. The club's weaknesses were on full display against an inferiorside and now it must look to build a squad worthy of lifting the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy under new head coach, Javier Mascherano.
It is not out of the question for Inter Miami to acquire a new goalkeeper as well. Drake Callender kept just five clean sheets in 32 starts. Plus, CJ dos Santos was selected by San Diego FC in theNicolás Otamendi could be in for a reunion with Lionel Messi and Mascherano.
Otamendi might be 36-years-old, but the defender is still logging heavy minutes for both club and country and is surely up to the task of making the move to MLS. His current contract with Benfica expires at the end of the 2024–25 season.Nahuel Guzmán could be another Argentine set to join Inter Miami. The goalkeeper currently plays for Tigres UANL and is on the last remaining year of his contract with the Liga MX side.
Inter Miami could also be interested in Keylor Navas, who is now a free agent. The goalkeeper was the man between the posts forInter Miami has also been linked with Gonzalo Luján, an exciting young defender from San Lorenzo. Luján is primarily a right back and could be the upgrade from Marcelo Weigandt that the team needs. Plus, the Argentine is versatile enough to play as a center back and a right wing-back as well.
The 23-year-old has experience with Mascherano. The Inter Miami boss named the right back to his squad for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where Luján made three appearances for Argentina before La Albiceleste were eliminated in the quarterfinals.Following Diego Gómez's departure from Inter Miami, Mascherano might also have his sights set on bringing in another midfielder to round out his squad.
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