Inter Miami will face Toronto FC at NU Stadium on Matchday 22 of the MLS season. In a major boost for the squad, Lionel Messi will be available despite receiving a fine from the league following his altercation with Quinn Sullivan.
Inter Miami are winless in their last four games across all competitions, spanning MLS and Leagues Cup play. The club suffered a 4-1 defeat to Nashville last weekend before recording a 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union. The reigning MLS champions currently sit second in the Eastern Conference with 39 points and an 11-6-3 record.
Meanwhile, Toronto FC are unbeaten in their last three MLS fixtures. Toronto FC settled for a 3-3 draw at home against Charlotte FC earlier this week after Niklas Dorsch delivered a late equalizer.
Inter Miami expected lineup
Inter Miami will be without Tadeo Allende, Micael, Santi Morales, and Mateo Silvetti due to injury. Yannick Bright will miss the match due to suspension following his red card in the previous match against Philadelphia Union. As mentioned, Messi will be available, marking the return of German Berterame.
Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF warms up.
Inter Miami expected lineup: Dayne St. Clair; Sergio Reguilon, Maximilano Falcon, Gonzalo Lujan, Ian Fray; Telasco Segovia, Casemiro, David Ayala; Daniel Pinter, Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi.
Toronto FC predicted lineup
Toronto FC have several players unavailable for different reasons. Niklas Dorsch, Deandre Kerr, and Jonathan Osorio are injured, and Nelson Palacio will miss the match as he goes through rehabilitation. Walker Zimmerman is suspended and will not play tonight.
Toronto predicted lineup: Luka Gavran; Richie Laryea, Walker Zimmerman, Benjamin Kuscevic, Jackson Gilman; Markus Cimermancic, Alonso Coello, Derrick Etienne; Daniel Salloi, Josh Sargent, Theo Corbeanu.