On Saturday, October 21, Inter Miami will travel to face Charlotte FC in MLS, and Lionel Messi is anticipated to play. The Heron will play its final game of the season after failing to make the playoffs. Messi scored twice as Argentina defeated Peru 2-0 in his first 90-minute game after regaining full fitness. Inter Miami vs Charlotte FC will played at 3.30 AM IST
Messi did play 35 minutes in Inter Miami’s 1-0 loss to Cincinnati FC. He had missed five of the previous six MLS games for his new before then. As they play their final game of the 2023 season, Lionel Messi playing the full 90 minutes for Argentina could be a great boost for Gerardo Martino’s team. The Miami manager did, however, say that there is little hope of a postseason push and he does not want to endanger his superstar.
Given that he recently got back from international duty, it is doubtful that Messi will play the entire 90 minutes against Charlotte FC on Saturday night. But if he begins, he will unquestionably direct his side’s assault. He will also serve as their captain for the first time since his brief appearance against Toronto FC last month, which lasted 37 minutes.
As Messi’s front-line partner, Inter Miami has a wide range of offensive alternatives at their disposal. If Martino decides to bench him, they may even start in his place. These people include, among others, Josef Martinez, Leonardo Campana, and Facundo Farias.
Following the expiration of his two-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Lionel Messi left PSG and signed with Inter Miami on a free transfer. Although he came in the middle of the MLS season, he was available as soon as the Leagues Cup started.
As of right now, Messi has made 13 appearances in all competitions and tallied 11 goals and 5 assists. This includes a total of 10 goals and 1 assist from 7 games while he was captain of his new team and won the 2023 Leagues Cup.
In their brief history, Inter Miami won their first trophy, which also helped them earn a spot in the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup. The beginning of Lionel Messi’s career with the Herons was full of spectacular moments and goals. However, as the season has wound down, he has struggled with many injuries.
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