Inter Miami’s push to make the MLS Cup Playoffs continues after they journey to DC United on Saturday afternoon and there is completely no margin for error now.
The Herons ended a three-game dropping streak with an important 2-1 win over the Columbus Crew on Tuesday however stay two factors adrift of the highest seven in the East with simply 4 video games remaining.
What’s extra, with difficult video games in opposition to Toronto FC, Orlando City, and CF Montreal nonetheless to return, this journey to DC represents Miami’s most winnable recreation of the run-in – even when Phil Neville should go head-to-head with former Manchester United and England teammate Wayne Rooney in the dugout.
Speaking to reporters at a pre-match press convention, Neville outlined how he plans for his aspect to take the bull by the horns in their bid to return to the Playoffs.
“The biggest thing in these situations is sometimes not how you play, but it’s the character and spirit and determination,” Neville said. “The last four or five games of the season, the result almost becomes more important than the performance. But we want both. We want both, that’s the expectation.
“We want to attack. We’re going to go for it. Our attitude hasn’t changed in that and we’ve just got to remain in control. We’ve got an outstanding group, a group that I trust more than probably any other group I’ve worked with. I think they’re ready for it.”
Given the excessive expectations positioned upon Inter Miami since their arrival in MLS, you may count on Neville to be feeling the strain of doubtless lacking out on the Playoffs for the second time in three seasons.
In truth, it’s fairly the alternative, with Neville relishing the ‘cup last’ nature of those video games throughout the run-in.
“It’s another massive game for us before the international break,” Neville stated. “The games are coming thick and fast where every game seems to be like a cup final. I think we’re really enjoying that situation.”
Echoing his head coach’s sentiments, goalkeeper Drake Callender added: “Every game that we have left is like a final cup game.
“We have to take that into account in our preparation. Again, taking it game by game but also just really leaving it all out on the field every single game. Going for it, going for the win. That’s what we have to do.”
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