Inter Miami have been in great form this season. They have lost only one game in 2025. Lionel Messi has played a key role in that run. He completed 90 minutes in each of the last three matches. Because of that, many now question his availability against Chicago Fire.
Inter Miami will face the Chicago Fire for their seventh game of the MLS regular 2025 season. Javier Mascherano’s team continues to show improvement. The squad has proven it can stay consistent and overcome challenges such as comeback win against Los Angeles FC. After the recent draw with Toronto FC, expectations remain high. Fans are hopeful the team can get back to winning ways against Chicago. For that reason, all eyes are on Lionel Messi’s possible presence on the starting lineup.
Lionel Messi has logged a full 90 minutes in each of Inter Miami’s last three games, contributing three goals and one assist during that stretch. Still, as Messi continues to manage his workload and preserve his fitness, fans are left wondering whether he will be in the starting lineup for the next match. The Argentine icon has increasingly taken control of his playing time in an effort to stay healthy and extend his impact over the long season.
The Argentine forward has played only limited minutes this season. Even so, he has already scored eight goals in just nine games. This proves he is still ready to lead the Inter Miami project. He currently stands as the team’s top scorer, ahead of Luis Suarez and Tadeo Allende. Both of them have scored four goals so far.
Considering Lionel Messi’s impact on Inter Miami’s performance, Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter feels confident that the Argentine star will be in the starting lineup: “I expect Messi to be fully playing…He’s a guy that wants to compete. He has done well at Soldier Field. Soldier Field’s a great stadium, iconic stadium…guys like that, you know, they play in games. That’s what they do.”
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano addresses veteran players’ availability against. Chicago Fire
Javier Mascherano has made it clear that some players will take scheduled breaks this season. His goal is to protect their physical health. As a result, younger players have stepped up. They have taken advantage of their chances and helped Inter Miami secure important wins.
However, ahead of the match against the Chicago Fire, Mascherano was asked about the availability of his veterans. His response left little room for doubt: “If they are feeling fine, they will play…By feeling fine, I mean 100 percent physically and mentally. If any of them are not, they will rest, but our idea is to put the best out there.”
Although the younger players have stepped up, the veterans still play the most crucial role in the team’s structure. That is why Mascherano believes that, if they’re fully healthy, they can lead the team and make a difference. Their presence brings confidence, and their experience helps in high-pressure situations.
Inter Miami’s probable lineup against Chicago Fire
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano is aiming to keep his team on a strong trajectory as they push for the top spot in the Western Conference. With that goal in mind, fans are hopeful the team can field their best available lineup in the upcoming fixture. Unfortunately, the team will be still without two players: David Ruiz and David Martinez as they have not yet been medically cleared to return to action.
Given the current circumstances, Inter Miami are expected to line up as follows: Oscar Ustari; Marcelo Weigandt, Tomas Aviles, Maximiliano Falcon, Jordi Alba; Tadeo Allende, Sergio Busquets, Fernando Redondo, Telasco Segovia; Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez.
From: bolavip.com