After a dramatic run in the Leagues Cup, Inter Miami changes from acceleration and this weekend he returns to MLS promotion with a crucial matchup against DC United.
The will also serves as a crucial adjustment for their competitions of Leagues Cup against Orlando City-a team that quickly becomes Miami's Nemesis this season.
Messi excluded
On Friday Miami held his last training session before he went to the capital of the country. In particular, Lionel Messi was again absent. The Argentinian superstar is still restoring a persistent correct hamstring problem and head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed that his captain will not travel with the team for Saturday's game.
This marks a missed appearance for Messi, who also spent the recent quarter -finals victory of Miami on Miami on the Tigres. The club is hopeful that he is ready to return for Wednesday's semi -final against Orlando City in Chase Stadium.
Jordi Alba Absent
Inter Miami will be without another important veteran this Saturday, because the Spanish left back Jordi Alba is officially excluded from the MLS collision against DC United.
Alba walked a knock on his right knee during Wednesday cup on Wednesday cup against Tigres Uanl. Although he managed to finish the first half, he was visibly hoping and he could not continue after the break, in the 47th minute.
Mascherano spoke in the state of Alba on Friday's press conference and said: “Jordi was right. Fortunately it was not serious. It could have been much worse. The area was still swollen from yesterday, so it's the best he doesn't travel.”
With Alba and Lionel Messi both offside, Inter Miami will probably turn to Noah all to play the left role, while Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets are expected to bear more responsibility on the field.
When is DC United versus Inter Miami?
The regular season match of 2025 ml between DC United and Inter Miami will be played on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Audi Field in Washington and starts at 7:30 PM EST.
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