Inter Miami failed to secure more than a 3-3 draw against San Jose. Lionel Messi was visibly frustrated during the match, even engaging in a verbal altercation with the referee. The reason for the rising tension at Inter Miami is clear—they have failed to win in five of their last six matches.

These results have put immense pressure on Inter Miami’s head coach, Javier Mascherano. After the match against San Jose, Mascherano openly criticized his team.

Mascherano told reporters: “We make too many mistakes, and those mistakes cost us goals. Of course, I must also acknowledge the positives. We fought until the end and tried to win, and the team had the right spirit. But we must also face reality—Inter Miami should be much better than this.”

Recent matches have exposed Inter Miami’s defensive weaknesses. Mascherano continued his criticism: “When the score was 2-1, I was very upset with what happened. It’s really concerning. They scored against us immediately. This can’t continue. We need to be smarter. We need more experience.”

This draw leaves Inter Miami in fifth place in the Eastern Conference of the MLS with 22 points. The recent results have sparked speculation about Mascherano’s future, with some suggesting he should be dismissed for failing to deliver results with such a star-studded squad.