Maximiliano Falcón
MIA
Center Back
Back Line Anchor
May 1, 1997 (29)
Right
5'10"
176 lb
Returns from suspension
Falcon is available for selection again after serving his one-match suspension for yellow-card accumulation.
Analysis: Falcon returns to contention after missing one match following his fifth yellow card in 16 league appearances, which he received during the 3-1 victory over Atlanta United. The center-back had already seen his playing time decrease before the suspension, making just two substitute appearances since Sept. 27 after previously starting seven consecutive matches. With Micael and Casemiro ahead of him in the defensive rotation, Falcon could remain a bench option despite being eligible to play again.
Handed ban
Falcon generated two interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute and is set for a one match suspension.
Analysis: Falcon has been handed in one match suspension after picking up five yellow cards within 16 league appearances. He's been downgraded to a bench option, with just two appearances off the bench since Sep 27, having started at seven games in a row previously. Micael and Casemiro will remain the options to start at center back for Miami.
Not playing vs. Chicago
Falcon (calf) has been downgraded to out for Wednesday's game against the Fire.
Analysis: Falcon was seen training on the side Tuesday alongside Gonzalo Lujan (calf), and both defenders have been ruled out for Wednesday's clash. Falcon's next chance to play will come against Montreal on Saturday, but it wouldn't be surprising if he sits out that contest as well. Falcon will have a concrete date to return to action once he returns to group training.
In doubt for match vs Chicago
Falcon did individual work off to the side at the start of Tuesday's Inter Miami training session, putting his availability for the match against Chicago in doubt, Franco Panizo reports.
Analysis: Falcon has been out of the starting lineup for Inter Miami's last four matches, and Tuesday's individual training work only adds to the uncertainty around his availability for Chicago. What makes this notable is that Gonzalo Lujan, who'd typically be viewed as the other centerback in the mix, was held out in the same way, so the club is dealing with doubt at both spots simultaneously. Whichever of the two recovers first would be expected to pair with Micael in central defense, with Noah Allen standing by as the replacement option if neither is ready in time.
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