The Herons are scheduled to return to MLS action this Saturday with a trip to Washington. Concerns loom large over the possible absence of Lionel Messi, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, from this match following a recent injury sustained during a CONCACAF Champions Cup victory over Nashville.
Tata Martino has hinted that Messi may not be risked for the upcoming game in the U.S. capital. However, Jordi Alba, Messi’s former teammate at Barcelona, refuses to completely rule out his participation. While Inter Miami recognizes the importance of preserving the Argentine superstar’s long-term fitness, they also acknowledge his indispensable contribution to the team’s collective efforts in every game.
Speaking about Messi’s fitness, Alba stated to AS, “I guess Leo noticed something. He always wants to play and to help the team, but we’ll see what the results say. I don’t know much about what happened, but we will soon know more. I hope it’s nothing and that he can help us in Saturday’s game and in the next one, he’s a fundamental player for us, and were know it. He gives so much to all the players, and he makes us better, it’s a huge help to have him in our team and we hope this injury is nothing serious.”
If Messi misses the game against D.C. United, he won’t feature for Inter Miami until the end of the month, when they face New York City on March 30. Additionally, the 36-year-old talisman will be absent from the match against the Red Bulls on March 23 due to international duty.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini
This season he played in total 3 times for 270 minutes for Major League Soccer.
Lionel Messi scored 3 goals for Inter Miami. He procured one assist. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Major League Soccer. In the last match Inter Miami lost 3-2 against CF Montréal.
Inter Miami performance and stats
Inter Miami is currently 1st in the Major League Soccer with 7 points.
In the last 4 games, it has won twice, drawn once, and lost once. In its last match, Inter Miami lost 2-3 against CF Montréal.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 10 goals and conceding 4.
Inter Miami will play the next match in Major League Soccer against DC United on Saturday 16th of March in Washington. The prediction is DC United winning the match.
Jordi Alba
Jordi Alba Ramos
This season he played in total 4 times for 360 minutes for Major League Soccer.
Jordi Alba scored 1 goal for Inter Miami. He procured one assist. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Major League Soccer. In the last match Inter Miami lost 3-2 against CF Montréal.
Inter Miami performance and stats
Inter Miami is currently 1st in the Major League Soccer with 7 points.
In the last 4 games, it has won twice, drawn once, and lost once. In its last match, Inter Miami lost 2-3 against CF Montréal.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 10 goals and conceding 4.
Inter Miami will play the next match in Major League Soccer against DC United on Saturday 16th of March in Washington. The prediction is DC United winning the match.