Luis Suarez suspension

Spitted On Player, Now Made Vulnerable Gesture.. Messi's Teammate Receives Suspension

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Spitted On Player, Now Made Vulnerable Gesture.. Messi's Teammate Receives Suspension

Summary

Inter Miami’s key striker, Luis Suárez, has been suspended ahead of the decisive MLS Cup playoff clash against Nashville, dealing a major blow to the team’s campaign.
The suspension comes after Suárez allegedly kicked Nashville’s Andy Najar during the 71st minute, following previous bans for spitting and other disciplinary issues.
Inter Miami accepted the MLS Disciplinary Committee’s decision but expressed concern over the precedent of re-refereeing incidents already reviewed by VAR and match officials.

Ahead of Inter Miami's most crucial encounter against Nashville in the MLS Cup Best of Three Playoffs Series, the Uruguayan legend will be absent. Inter Miami's series woes don't seem to reduce as after their prime center forward, Luis Suarez, is all set to miss the next game, which could end Miami's campaign in the MLS Cup. In this article, we find out the cause of Luis Suarez suspension and how it could have an adverse impact on Inter Miami, and also how the referring decision has raised a lot of eyebrows recently in the MLS Cup.

Why is Luis Suarez Suspended?

The Uruguayan striker has been in the news for the wrong reasons previously after he was suspended thrice previously for biting opponents. Recently, in the MLS Leagues Cup, Suarez was suspended for spitting on a player after Seattle Sounders got the better of the Florida side in the Finals. He has also been banged for six games. Post that, Suarez is back in another controversial turn of events after he has allegedly been found kicking Nashville's Andy Najar in the 71st minute of the game. He has also been fined an undisclosed amount and is set to miss the next crucial final game.

The club said via its official statement that, "Inter Miami CF accepts and respects the decision made by the MLS Disciplinary Committee. At the same time, the club wishes to express its concern about the precedent set by re-refereeing a play that had already been judged by the match officials and VAR, and its confidence that the same standard will be applied in the future to all on-field situations, in any match and involving any team.

Lionel Messi Suspension & Impact on Team

Not just Suarez, Inter Miami players, including Messi, Jordi Alba, Fray and Sergio Busquets have also faced suspensions. It is said that Lionel Messi missed the All-Star Game without any prior information and was suspended for a game previously. The same happened with his former Barca teammate Jordi Alba, who was barred from playing against Cincinnati. Luis Suarez suspension can impact Inter Miami with the scoring ability of the striker, along with his combination with the Argentine star.