Javier Mascherano has claimed that Inter Miami 'need to give' Lionel Messi a 'break' amid their tight schedule.

Inter Miami will be looking to continue their fine form since returning from the Club World Cup in a huge game against Nashville SC.

"Our initial plan was to give him some rest tonight," Mascherano admitted during the post-match press conference. "But once New England scored, we felt the pressure and decided to keep him on. In the next few matches, we need to find the right moment to let him rest."