On July 23, Beijing time, in a MLS regular season match, Inter Miami defeated Chicago Fire 3-2. Robert Lewandowski made his MLS debut, playing 62 minutes, and gave an interview after the game.
Can you tell us about your debut? How did it feel? Do you think your preparation time has been effective, and how long do you think it will take you to play a full 90 minutes?
Yes, after all, I've only been with my teammates and the new team for less than two days. I didn't expect our teamwork to be so smooth in the first game. Of course, I do need more time, but I'm sure we'll get better as we play. If we make fewer mistakes defensively like today, and defend better as a team, we might win this game next time.
We talked about it before the game; I knew I could only play 45 minutes, 60 at most, especially since we had another game in two or three days. Ultimately, we lost. I think if we had played normally and controlled possession more, we could have at least drawn this game. We need to look ahead and maintain a more positive mindset. I'm confident the next game will be better.
Everyone is still immersed in the atmosphere of the World Cup final. What are your thoughts on the match between Argentina and Spain?
Yes, many of my teammates in Barcelona won the World Cup, and I'm really happy for them, especially since many of them are so young. Just a few weeks ago I was playing with them, and now I can see these newly crowned teammates playing for Barça, and I'm truly happy for them.
