Inter Miami will look to bounce back from their loss to Orlando City as they face the Philadelphia Union in a key 2025 MLS matchup. The spotlight remains on Lionel Messi, will he be in the lineup tonight?
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are preparing for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in June, but first, they’re focused on climbing the MLS standings. After a disappointing loss to Orlando City, fans are hoping Messi and his teammates can respond with a strong performance against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night.
Inter Miami currently sits on 22 points, trailing Philadelphia by seven. A win this weekend would not only close the gap but could also lift the club into fourth place in the standings. Facing one of the league’s top teams, Inter Miami will lean on Messi’s leadership and experience to get back on track.
There’s growing anticipation around Messi’s availability, especially with key players like Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets expected to start. Supporters have flooded social media with one pressing question: Will the Argentine star take the field tonight?
Is Lionel Messi playing tonight?
According to head coach Javier Mascherano, Messi is expected to feature against the Union. The former Barcelona midfielder, and longtime teammate of Messi, confirmed that the forward is available. Final confirmation will depend on the starting lineup, but all signs point to Messi being part of the matchday squad.
With pressure mounting on Mascherano following the team’s early exit from the Concacaf Champions League and a recent scoring drought, Messi, Luis Suárez, and the rest of the squad will look to spark a turnaround in form.
Inter Miami’s projected starting XI with Messi
Barring any last-minute changes, Inter Miami is expected to stick with the lineup used against Orlando City in the last MLS matchup. Messi is set to lead the attack alongside Suárez and Jordi Alba, while Falcon and Luján anchor the defense.
Expected Inter Miami starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Ustari
- Defenders: Luján, Falcon, Fray, Allen
- Midfielders: Bright, Busquets
- Forwards: Messi, Suárez, Alba Allende
From: bolavip.com
