{"id":148959,"date":"2025-08-15T22:41:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T22:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/148959\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T22:41:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T22:41:09","slug":"inter-miami-predicted-lineup-vs-la-galaxy-messi-returns-from-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/148959\/","title":{"rendered":"Inter Miami Predicted Lineup vs. LA Galaxy: Messi Returns From Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"

Inter Miami are back in MLS action on Saturday night in front of their home supporters as they take on the defending MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy for just the third time in club history.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While Miami<\/a> have found their footing in league play after a rough start to the season, the Galaxy<\/a> have continued to struggle and sit at the bottom of the Western Conference with just 16 points through 25 games.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, despite their comparable league standing, both clubs qualified for the Leagues Cup quarterfinals and are currently balancing competitions through a busy summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With Lionel Messi set to return to head coach <\/a>Javier Mascherano\u2019s squad, here\u2019s how the Herons could line up ahead of kickoff at 7:30 pm ET.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Lionel<\/p>\n

Lionel Messi should be back in action. \/ IMAGO\/Icon Sportswire<\/p>\n

GK: Oscar Ustari<\/strong>\u2014Ustari returned from injury to a 4\u20131 loss to Orlando City last week and will look for a bounce-back performance against the Galaxy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

RB: Noah Allen<\/strong>\u2014The young defender is one of the few remaining domestic players on the squad after goalkeeper Drake Callender<\/a> was traded to Charlotte FC<\/a> midweek.\u00a0<\/p>\n

CB: Gonzalo Lujan<\/strong>\u2014Lujan was insistent ahead of the match after last week\u2019s loss to Orlando City, telling reporters, \u201cWe had a week to prepare, we are ready, and tomorrow we’re going to play a great game.\u201d<\/p>\n

CB: Maxi Falc\u00f3n<\/strong>\u2014Despite running into some disciplinary trouble this season, Falc\u00f3n has remained one of Miami\u2019s most consistent defenders.\u00a0<\/p>\n

LB: Jordi Alba<\/strong>\u2014A consistent presence down the left side, Alba has played some of the most grueling minutes for the Herons this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

DM: Sergio Busquets<\/strong>\u2014While Jordi Alba and Lionel Messi have missed time due to injury, Busquets has stayed outstandingly healthy and reliable in defensive midfield.\u00a0<\/p>\n

DM: Rodrigo De Paul<\/strong>\u2014The former Atl\u00e9tico Madrid star missed a day of training this week to get his visa stamped, which will allow him to travel beyond American borders as a member of Inter Miami.\u00a0<\/p>\n

LW: Tadeo Allende<\/strong>\u2014The Argentine winger has seven goals in 20 appearances this season, but has not found the back of the net in MLS play since a June win over CF Montr\u00e9al.\u00a0<\/p>\n

AM: Lionel Messi<\/strong>\u2014The 38-year-old will likely play more midfield now, after Federico Redondo departed the club.\u00a0<\/p>\n

RW: Telasco Segovia<\/strong>\u2014With seven goals in 23 matches, Segovia will be under pressure to improve his attacking output in the final stretch of the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

ST: Luis Su\u00e1rez<\/strong>\u2014After finding some form in the Leagues Cup, Su\u00e1rez hopes to build on his five goals and 10 assists in MLS play. <\/p>\n

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