With Lionel Messi arriving, the Inter Miami coach job is one of the hottest roles in world soccer right now. Who will be the man to take Miami to the next level? Englishman Phil Neville was recently sacked after a bad run of results, but Inter has time on their side to save their season.
Terrible Start to the Campaign
Big things were expected of Inter Miami this season, but the Herons made a dreadful start to the campaign under Neville. They kicked off the season with back-to-back wins over Montreal and Philadelphia Union, but things went downhill rapidly for the Miami outfit.
Six straight MLS defeats followed, as Inter lost to New York City, Toronto, Chicago Fire, Cincinnati, Dallas, and Houston Dynamo. Incredibly, they then won three in a row against Columbus Crew, Atlanta United, and New England Revolution.
However, Miami was brought back down to earth with a bump, going on to lose the next four under Neville. A 1-0 home reverse to New York Red Bulls was the final nail in the coffin for Neville, who was sacked right after.
Interim Inter Miami coach Javier Morales has not had much luck either. The Argentinian has suffered defeats to DC United and New England. Inter is currently rock bottom of the Eastern Conference table after five wins and 12 defeats from 17 MLS matches. Next up for Inter is a tough-looking game on the road at Philadelphia. You can bet on soccer matches this week and get top MLS odds.
Who Are the Managerial Candidates?
Since Neville’s sacking, a whole host of names have been linked with the Inter Miami coach role. Many have ruled themselves out, though there are several names that will not go away. Current interim boss Morales is among the favorites listed with odds of +250. But the Buenos Aires-born man has yet to make a positive impact at DRV PNK Stadium.
Gerardo Martino (+250)
Gerardo Martino is another man who has been heavily linked with a move to Florida. Martino, who is also Argentinian, has all the experience in the world in soccer management. He has been a coach since 1998, managing the likes of Paraguay, Argentina, and Mexico. He also had a stint as Barcelona’s boss from 2013 to 2014.
Martino left the Mexican national team after the 2022 FIFA World Cup and has been out of work ever since. For those looking for a bet on soccer, backing Martino to be the next Inter Miami coach at +250 could turn out to be a wise choice.
Brendan Rodgers (+700)
A little bit further down the list is Brendan Rodgers with odds of +700. He is well known in the United Kingdom for his time as Liverpool boss. He also managed Swansea City, Celtic, and most recently, Leicester City. Rodgers guided the Foxes to the FA Cup a couple of years back, but Leicester suffered a shock relegation from the English Premier League this season.
With David Beckham being British, he could opt for a manager from the United Kingdom. Neville was a teammate of Beckham’s during their Manchester United playing days, and Beckham has always been an admirer of Rodgers.
Rafael Benitez (+800)
Rafael Benitez is another standout name on the potential Inter Miami coach list. The Spaniard – who took Liverpool to two UEFA Champions League finals – has been out of work since being sacked at Everton in early 2022. Could he be the man to turn Inter Miami’s fortunes around? Benitez is priced at +800 to take over in Florida. Our managerial soccer picks are below.
Final Thoughts
Martino is the joint +250 favorite for a reason. At 60, the Argentinian is one of the most experienced names on the list. He played for Newell’s Old Boys in Rosario in his youth days and managed the club ten years ago. Messi, who will arrive shortly, also played for Newell’s Old Boys in his youth career – could that be an omen? Martino is our pick to become the next Inter Miami coach.
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