Messi and Neymar at Inter Miami? Beckham's risky bet in attack rather than defense

InterMiami are linked to a high-profile move for Neymar after the Florida team failed to deliver on their playoff promises, but not everyone thinks it would be the right move.

That of Lionel Messi The team won the Supporters' Shield during the regular season, finishing eight points ahead of the Columbus Crew for the best record in MLS.

Unfortunately for On the side of David Beckham they couldn't translate that into playoff success, as they were stunned and eliminated in the first round by Atlanta United – a team that finished 34 points fewer than them.

As a result, rumors are swirling around what Inter Miami will do next to improve the team, and the latest buzz links Neymar with a move to the Sunshine State.

The move would see him reunite with his former Barcelona teammate Messiwith Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez.

Does Inter Miami need Neymar?

Although this decision would certainly make headlines, as any team presenting Messi and Neymar would, but not everyone thinks Miami should bring in the Brazilian.

“I don't think Neymar This is what they need right now. I mean, I think they need to strengthen their back line and get a little more quality there,” the ESPN analyst said. Jeff Carlisle said on the Futbol Americas podcast.

There is no doubt that Neymar's signing would create a formidable offense in Miami, but it's their defense that probably needs the most help. The team allowed 49 goals last season, which was far from the best backlines in the league, and brought back Neymar would not solve this problem.

Remember that given the MLS salary cap and roster rules, introducing Neymar that would likely make it more difficult to recruit an impactful defender.

“Miami always seems to comply with the salary cap and the roster rules. And then they kind of find themselves in situations where they're in a weak position. And so I think that's what could make it particularly difficult this offseason,” Carlisle added.

There is also the question of whether Miami wants to bring back Suarezwho signed a one-year contract with the club.

Although he has expressed an interest in staying, question marks remain over the 37-year-old's fitness, given his chronic knee problems. Should he leave a movement for Neymar This would make more sense, but time will tell which position Miami chooses to strengthen.