Lionel Messi: Will Inter Miami's star man return against DC United?

Lionel Messi: Will Inter Miami's star man return against DC United?

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 11:07 - 18.05.2024

Messi missed Inter Miami's goalless draw against Orlando City with a knee problem raising questions about his fitness ahead of this weekend's clash with DC United.

According to Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino, Lionel Messi could return to the lineup for this weekend's clash against DC United, after missing the midweek clash against Orlando City.

Will Lionel Messi play against DC United?

The Argentine World Cup Winner missed Thursday’s goalless draw at Orlando City with a knee issue, marking the fifth league match he has failed to appear in for Eastern Conference-leading Miami (8-2-4, 28 points).

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami | Imago

The Herons have only one win and two draws in those five matches. In the nine matches he’s played, they’re unbeaten with seven victories.

Miami are currently top of the Eastern standings in the MLS with eight wins from thirteen games.

They have 28 points so far, one ahead of second placed FC Cincinnati, which has a game in hand.

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