"We know this is a celebratory day for the club, as they are inaugurating their new stadium -- the stadium they had dreamed of since the very beginning, and which took so much effort to build."
"However, we are obviously going into a match where our primary objective is to maintain the momentum we've built -- especially after the great game we played in New York."
"We must try not to get too caught up in all the festivities and hype surrounding the pre-match celebration; often -- whether consciously or subconsciously -- that sort of atmosphere tends to make you relax too much."
"Instead, what we need to do is harness all that positive energy that will be in the air, channel it onto the pitch and strive to secure the win."
Inter Miami's head coach Javier Mascherano emphasizes the need for players to stay focused and avoid distractions from the festivities of Nu Stadium's opening. The match against Austin FC is crucial for maintaining momentum after a strong performance in New York. Mascherano acknowledges the significance of the stadium inauguration but insists that the best celebration will come with a victory. The team trained at the new stadium for the first time, although key players Messi, Allen, and Shaw missed part of the session due to international duty.
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