In a surprising turn of events, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami suffered a setback at home on Wednesday night against Atlanta United, led by Saba Lobjanidze's stellar performance. While Messi showcased his brilliance with a goal, it was Lobjanidze's two mesmerizing strikes that stole the show, reminiscent of the Argentine maestro himself.

Despite the presence of Messi and his Argentine teammate Thiago Almada, who put on a stellar midfield display, Inter Miami struggled to contain Atlanta's relentless attack. Jamal Thiare added a third goal for Atlanta, securing a convincing victory.

Inter Miami's defensive lineup faced criticism for their performance, with Drake Callender in goal unable to prevent Atlanta's goals, and the defense found wanting in crucial moments against Lobjanidze and Almada.

In midfield, while Sergio Busquets contributed an assist, Inter Miami lacked defensive solidity as the game progressed. Federico Redondo and Julian Gressel failed to make a significant impact, leaving the team vulnerable in midfield battles.

Upfront, Robert Taylor and Luis Suarez had their moments but failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, with Suarez particularly unlucky not to find the back of the net more often.

Manager Tata Martino's substitutions failed to turn the tide, as Atlanta maintained their dominance until the final whistle.

While Messi's individual brilliance shone through with another fine goal, Inter Miami's overall performance fell short, leaving them frustrated by a resilient Atlanta side.

As Inter Miami looks ahead to their upcoming fixtures, they will need to address defensive lapses and midfield struggles to bounce back from this disappointing defeat.

Source: Goal.com