Inter Miami and Messi are in trouble — but is Messi really the problem? Inter Miami are going through a difficult stretch in MLS, with five straight games without a win and major questions surrounding their defense, injuries, home form and squad depth. Despite the team's struggles, Lionel Messi continues to produce at an elite level. So what is really going wrong at Inter Miami? In this video, we break down: • Inter Miami's recent winless run • Their surprising home vs. away form • The defensive problems costing them games • The impact of injuries and player absences • Lionel Messi's incredible numbers since returning • Luis Suárez's importance to the attack • Rodrigo De Paul's performances • The goalkeeping problems • The effect of squad depth and the MLS salary cap • Why Messi cannot carry the entire team by himself Inter Miami are still in the playoff picture, but something clearly isn't working. Is this just a temporary slump, or is there a deeper problem with the team? #InterMiami #Messi #MLS #messiskills #messifans #messi10 #leaguescup #ligamx #worldcup #worldcup2026 #fifa #fifaworldcup2026