MAY 2 • GOAL.COM
SERGIO BUSQUETS #5 - MIDFIELDER - INTER MIAMI CF
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Sets up goal against New England Revolution Busquets assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 win over New England Revolution.
Impact Busquets assisted Lionel Messi's goal in the 67th minute and contributed defensively with a tackle, a clearance, and an interception. Compared to last season, he has made the same number of league appearances and already has two more goal involvements.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Finally logs goal Busquets scored one goal on one shot during Inter Miami's 3-1 win Saturday against Nashville.
Impact Busquets headed in an accurate corner kick (from Lionel Messi) for his first goal since signing with Inter Miami. The 35-year-old midfielder's latest performance is not expected to be common. Across two seasons with Inter Miami, Busquets has attempted three shots, failing to even average multiple of them across a single campaign.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Creates assist for Alba in loss Busquets created an assist and a chance in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus CF Montreal.
Impact Busquets came on from the bench after 66 minutes for Frederico Redondo. The Spaniard was actively trying to create opportunities for his team from midfield, mainly through long searching passes to find his strikers. His assist was a selfless pass from the edge of the box to allow former Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba to fire into the net. He has scored two assists now in consecutive games.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 28 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Lacked effectiveness in draw Busquets recorded two clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against the Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 21st minute.
Impact Busquets was not at his best Sunday. The rugged defender made a clumsy challenge in the box that appropriately conceded a penalty. In core defending duties he was unable to execute any tackles or interceptions, and he made no impact to Miami's attack through creating plays or shots at goal. It is early in the season but more will be expected from this world-class player.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Wednesday Busquets (ankle) is in the starting lineup for the 2024 season opener against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Busquets recovered from an ankle issue as expected, retaining his spot in a three-man midfield. The veteran should be able to rack up some defensive stats while contributing to his side's possession after averaging 58.6 accurate passes, 3.4 tackles and 1.5 interceptions per game last season.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Ready for opener Busquets (ankle) is expected to be an option for Wednesday's match against Real Salt Lake, per Inter Miami writer Alex Windley.
Impact Busquets rested for most of preseason after picking up an ankle injury against Vissel Kobe. He is expected to start in the midfield for Inter Miami for the opener, where he made 10 starts in 11 appearances in 2023, totaling al assist with 35 tackles (18 won).
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 15 • GOAL.COM
Rested until opener Busquets (ankle) will be rested until the Feb. 21 season opener against Salt Lake, manager Tata Martino told reporters.
Impact Busquets has been struggling with an ankle injury throughout pre-season, but it appears he is targeting an opening day return. The pre-season tour for Miami has been intense to say the least, with matches across the globe. That's already cause some injury issues for Miami and could lead to some early season issues.
FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers ankle injury Busquets was seen tackled hard during a friendly match against Vissel Kobe that forced him off in the 25th minute, per Dan Orlowitz of the Japan Times.
Impact Busquets was limping off the pitch in some pain following a left ankle injury during Inter Miami's preseason tour in Japan. It is unclear if the midfielder will be ready for the start of the MLS season on Feb 21, with a status on his injury set to be revealed within the next few days. He was an immediate impact since joining the club from Barcelona last year, recording 10 starts in 11 appearances in 2023 with Miami, totaling an assist while averaging about 3.1 tackles per game.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Suárez training alongside Lionel Messi with Inter Miami officially underway
Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba were all sitting together and smiling after a training session.JANUARY 13
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Immediate impact for team Busquets had made 10 starts in 11 appearances during the 2023 year with Inter Miami.
Impact Busquets had brought years of experience playing at the highest level in Europe to the MLS, averaging about 3.1 tackles during his first 11 MLS matches. He is expected to produce more goal contributors as he heads into his first full season in the league.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leads Miami in tackles Busquets made an interception and three tackles (winning one) during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Charlotte.
Impact Busquets helped solidify the Miami midfield by leading the club with three tackles in the match. Busquets has just one league assist in ten appearances, but has been a tackling machine for the club with 13 across his last two appearances.
OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Plays in final Busquets (rest) started and played all 90 minutes of Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Houston Dynamo during the U.S Open Cup final.
Impact Busquets started as expected during Wednesday's final after sitting out last match for rest. He's started five of his previous six league matches since his arrival in July, recording an assist with 19 tackles (11 won) in that span.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Trains ahead of final Busquets (rest) was seen back in team training ahead of Wednesday's U.S Open Cup match against Houston, per Franco Painzo of Miami Total Futbol.
Impact Busquets looks to be good to go for Wednesday after sitting put Sunday (rest). He should get the start in the midfield, alongside David Ruiz and Facundo Farias against Houston.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Might not play Sunday Busquets may not be an option for Sunday's match against Orlando SC, per Franco Panizo of Miami Total Futbol.
Impact Busquets may be getting a rest day Sunday with the U.S Open Cup on Wednesday. He could join Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba on the sidelines, with Victor Ulloa an option to get the start in the midfield against Orlando.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Five tackles in home win Busquets engaged in five tackles (four won) and one interception in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over Toronto FC.
Impact Busquets made a strong contribution patrolling Miami's central midfield on Wednesday. The Spaniard won four of the five tackles he engaged in and posted a 97 percent passing accuracy statistic (70/72) as he helped create plays for his teammates. As usual he linked up well with Lionel Messi and the duo may have produced goals together if the Argentinian did not leave the field in the first half through injury. From six appearances (five starts) he has contributed an assist.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sergio Busquets shows elite IQ on Inter Miami winner | MLSSoccer.com Even a Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami CF is a team to be reckoned with – as fellow FC Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets showed in Saturday nig...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Sergio Busquets with the High IQ play catches the defense sleeping and sets up Facundo Farias
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Assists eventual game winner Busquets had an assist while creating two chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Sporting KC.
Impact Busquets set up Facundo Farias in the 60th minute assisting what would end up being the game winning goal. It was the veteran midfielder's first league goal involvement since joining Miami in July.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Three tackles in goalless draw Busquets placed one cross (not accurate) and created four chances in Wednesday's goalless draw against Nashville SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th minute.
Impact Busquets played in his classic role controlling midfield. He did not manage to place any shots but made three important tackles. It was the Spaniards first MLS start for Miami. The chemistry between Sergio and his former Barcelona team mates Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba continued to be evident, they will be a potent creative trio for Miami this season.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
