Figal: “I’m really proud to be able to represent my country”

Heron Talk

By Inter Miami CF

April 30^th, 2021

Coming off their first win of the early season on the road, Inter Miami is looking to keep its momentum going as the road trip continues with a stop in Nissan Stadium as the team prepares to face-off against Nashville SC this Sunday afternoon.

Last week’s performance earned Nico Figal league-wide recognition as he was named to the MLS Team of the Week. When Figal was asked what it meant for him to represent his country of Argentina on the grand stage of MLS, the footballer expressed his pride.

“I’m really proud to be able to represent my country. Every time that you play outside of Argentina, what you want to do is put the name of the country at the highest level and that’s what I really want to do and that’s what I’m working for.”

Figal: “I’m really proud to be able to represent my country”

The Argentine defender then examined the results from the two previous matches that Inter Miami has played so far this season.

“I think the difference between Galaxy and Philadelphia was the defense, primarily with defending the goal post, the crosses, anticipating, and shrinking the spaces in that sense.”

Figal also chimed in on what will be a key takeaway for his team to clinch a victory in Tennessee this weekend.

“For us, it’s going to be important to be able to hurt the rival offensively. The backline, what we’ll do is we’ll try to keep a clean sheet so they can be calm, and be sure that you know if they score anytime then we can get the job done.”

The Inter Miami defender also noted that, as the season progresses, the roster has become more acclimated with each other – something that was a challenge in the team’s inaugural season.

“The truth is, when we play more together, and the team understands each other more, the better it is, right? I believe last season, it was a new year, our inaugural season; it was an unusual year with the pandemic. It was hard for us. This year, things have changed. Many players understand the league now, they’ve familiarized themselves with it. Now we’ve come back and reinforcements have been able to come in, now the boys know each other better. The more time we spend together the better it has been, and I believe it’s noticeable in the games, that there’s another [type of] connection and that’s important.”

Nashville is currently coming off of a draw in its match against CF Montréal, and is currently seventh place in the Eastern Conference with two points. Meanwhile, Inter Miami is a few positions ahead in the table, currently placed fifth with three points thus far after defeating Philadelphia.

“We watched video today of Nashville and how they play. We looked at their defense and their attack and I think we are going to face a really good team. They’re very physical, they’re good at set pieces. In terms of their strikers, they’re very good. Cádiz is fast, strong. He doesn’t lose many balls. So, we’re going to have to be focused for the 90 minutes plus stoppage. We’re going to aim to win.”

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