During the post-training press conference, Inter Miami head coach Phil Neville made it clear that forward Rodolfo Pizarro would not be leaving the team soon.
Several media sources had reported that Pizarro could potentially leave Miami for Major League Soccer team San Jose Earthquakes or even return to the Liga MX with Monterrey Rayados.
When asked directly about the player’s future, however, Neville revealed that the player is simply injured and not available to play.
“There is no possibility that Rodolfo Pizarro will leave this football club. He is an Inter Miami player. We can not stop speculation, but the speculation as to why he does not play is because he is injured. He then left Mexico and he is injured. I do not intend to answer any more questions about Rodolfo Pizarro, I think I spoke and I have said many times that he is a big part of what we want to do here. “
Neville ended his reply with the simple statement: “Rodolfo is happy here.”
Before the player’s injury, Neville continuously praised him as an important part of Inter Miami. Even without giving the desired results, the Miami boss insisted that work ethic and rhythm would soon pay off.
ABOUT RODOLFO PIZARRO
“Inget hö NO POSIBILITY that Rodolfo has the team. He had many speculations. He has not been able to play because he was injured. No more questions about Rodolfo Pizarro. You are happy here”: Phil Neville, DT of #InterMiamwCF pic. / JDAcXDrZgz
– Salvador Pérez (@YoSoyChavaPerez) June 17, 2021
“As I continue to tell everyone, especially Rodolfo, we love him,” Neville said before Inter Miami’s match against FC Cincinnati in May. “He’s a big part, a big player in this football club.
“Now it’s about providing a platform for him to go out on Saturday, give his best and start enjoying his football, playing more freedom … in terms of work ethic and sacrifice for the team, Rodolfo is as good as anyone on the team, He just does not have the rewards he wants – goals, assists and important passes. “
Before his injury, Pizarro scored four goals and six assists in 25 games for Inter Miami. In addition to the numbers, the forward began to influence the team’s pace on the field and give the power Neville wanted on the attack.
