Luis Suarez on the level of Lionel Messi: Inter Miami coach praises legendary striker

Inter Miami head coach Guillermo Hoyos has highly praised the performance of team striker Luis Suarez, placing him on the same level as the legendary Lionel Messi. In an MLS match against Chicago Fire, the veteran Uruguayan forward impressed everyone with his skill. This is reported by Goal.com .

After a seven-week break due to the World Cup, Inter Miami hosted Chicago Fire and won 3-2. Lionel Messi did not participate in this match as he was on vacation, but Luis Suarez filled his shoes perfectly. The Uruguayan striker took the field wearing the captain's armband and managed to score a brace.

Robert Lewandowski defeated in his debut

This match ended unsuccessfully for Polish star Robert Lewandowski, who made his debut for Chicago Fire. The experienced striker, who moved to the MLS from Barcelona, played 62 minutes for his new team. After the match, Lewandowski noted that he had only trained with his teammates for two days and needed time to fully adapt.

The winning goal for Inter Miami was scored in the 87th minute by academy graduate Preston Plambeck. The young player could not hide his excitement after his debut MLS goal and stated he was happy to bring three points to his team.

Hoyos: "Such players are irreplaceable"

In the post-match press conference, Guillermo Hoyos specifically highlighted the tactical intelligence of 39-year-old Luis Suarez. According to Goal.com, the coach considers Suarez and Messi to be players of a unique caliber.

"Just like our number 10 (Messi), Luis is a player who can make a huge difference on the pitch. They play a very tactically intelligent game through their experience. They know their bodies and capabilities even better than the coaching staff. It will be difficult to find other players to replace such high-level footballers in the future," said Hoyos.

This victory was important for Inter Miami to strengthen their position in the league table. The team proved they can deliver results even in the absence of their stars, which further increases the club's chances in the championship race.