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Messi's Status Uncertain for Miami vs. Crew Clash
2 Aug
Summary
- Inter Miami holds a six-match winning streak.
- Messi's participation against Columbus Crew is unconfirmed.
- Inter Miami won their previous match against Columbus Crew 5-1.
Inter Miami is set to host Columbus Crew at Nu Stadium in a crucial Major League Soccer fixture. The home team, managed by Guillermo Hoyos, arrives with significant momentum, having secured six consecutive victories. This impressive run places them second in the Eastern Conference standings with 37 points from 17 matches.
Their opponents, Columbus Crew, are in 11th place in the East, having earned 19 points over the same number of games. They are looking to build on a recent win against FC Cincinnati. Historically, Inter Miami has a superior record against Columbus Crew, including a decisive 5-1 victory in their most recent meeting in May 2025.
The availability of star player Lionel Messi is a major question mark for tonight's game. He and Rodrigo De Paul recently returned to the club, but their participation has not yet been confirmed by the coach. Messi's potential presence is vital as Inter Miami aims to close the two-point gap on league leaders Nashville FC.
Inter Miami will be without the suspended midfielder Telasco Segovia. Additionally, the status of Tadeo Allende and forward Germán Berterame, who sustained a head injury, is uncertain. The expected lineup for Inter Miami features Novo in goal, a defense of Mura, Fray, Micael, and Reguilon, with Bright, Ruiz, Casemiro, and Plambeck in midfield, and Silvetti and Suarez leading the attack.
