da apostaganha： Without their star man, Miami looked bang average as they settled for a lackluster draw.

da prosport bet： Inter Miami's performances can easily be described as Jekyll and Hyde because there are two very different types of games from this team. This Herons' vastly different performances aren't defined by duality or some old English fairytale, though… the explanation is actually much simpler.

It's not really Jekyll and Hyde; it's with Messi and without Messi.

On Wednesday night, we saw the latter. The Argentine star was out nursing a knock and Tata Martino wasn't willing to risk him given the short turnaround. As a result, we got a 'No Messi' performance in a 0-0 draw with rivals Orlando City.

With Messi, Miami are record-breaking electric. They beat teams while beating them down, scoring goal after goal while making history every week. Without Messi, they're basically just like everyone else, prone to the same on-and-off days that define MLS clubs.

The Herons looked average on Wednesday. The defense was largely stellar against a dangerous Lions team, but the attack had a Messi-sized hole in it. The ex-Barcelona star may be small in stature, but he casts a big shadow and, when that shadow is missing, Miami tend to struggle.

That's what happened this time. Even with Luis Suarez leading the line, the Herons never really got going. New signing Matias Rojas wasn't able to add the magic that has defined his first few matches. Robert Taylor wasn't anywhere near as lethal as he was during that mind-blowing run last season.

As a result, the Herons will take a draw and move on. They'll live to fight another day, but Wednesday's match was more evidence that this team can't fight nearly as hard without their Argentinian star leading the charge.

GOAL rates Inter Miami's players from Inter&Co Stadium…

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Drake Callender (6/10):

Made the saves he needed to earn his clean sheet.

Franco Negri (6/10):

Should have shot rather than passed for an early chance. Was quiet otherwise.

Nicolas Freire (8/10):

So composed and calm as the more veteran centerback of the trio. Was totally comfortable all night on and off the ball.

Tomas Aviles (8/10):

Rock solid. He had his struggles to start the season, but the young centerback has been significantly steadier in recent weeks.

Marcelo Weigandt (7/10):

Good recovery on a late chance for Luis Muriel. Passed the ball well, although few of them really led to anything dangerous.

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Julian Gressel (7/10):

Created some good chances but, unfortunately for him, Miami couldn't quite capitalize on any them in this one.

Sergio Busquets (7/10):

Classy as always. Did a little bit of everything from his spot in midfield, as he always seems to do for whatever team he's playing for.

Benjamin Cremaschi (6/10):

Completed all but three of his 44 passes, but didn't create a single chance and his one shot was totally wide. Did okay defensively but nothing special.

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Matias Rojas (5/10):

Nearly pulled off some more free-kick magic in the first half. That was about it, though, as the Paraguayan put in a pretty pedestrian performance after two breakout games.

Luis Suarez (6/10):

Had one fantastic chance early and was certainly active after. Unfortunately for him, he never really got another clear-cut look at goal before being taken out early in the second half.

Robert Taylor (5/10):

Had one good shot blocked off the line but, outside of that, he never really supported Suarez in the way the Uruguayan needed.

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Jordi Alba (6/10):

The Herons will be thrilled to have him back, even if he isn't at 100 percent fitness yet.

Leo Campana (5/10):

Barely got any touches as he had significantly less service than Suarez did during the Uruguayan's time on the field.

Leo Afonso (N/A):

Thrown on for 10 minutes to add fresh legs to the attack.

David Ruiz (N/A):

A late sub to replace Cremaschi, who was on a yellow card.

Tata Martino (6/10):

Felt like a case of being content to draw the battle, but with winning the war further down the line in mind. Martino's biggest task is managing minutes, and if that requires settling for a road draw every now and then, Miami will probably take it.