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Is Lionel Messi playing for Inter Miami today?

In a word, no. 

The Herons will be without their World Cup-winning captain as he continues his recovery from injury. In his place, Tata Martino has opted for a three-man attack of Robert Taylor, Luis Suarez and Julian Gressel. 

Nicolas Freire and Tomas Aviles are fit to start as the central defensive pairing. 

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Inter Miami coach Martino reveals when he will decide if Messi will play against Monterrey in pre-game press conference

What has Tata Martino said about Lionel Messi's fitness? The health of the reigning Ballon d'Or winner could prove to be the defining factor for Inter Miami this season as they go in search of more silverware. 

On Tuesday, Martino told reporters that he had not yet made a decision on his starting XI: “We’re going to decide tomorrow. He trained today but we won’t make a decision yet, there are still 24 hours to go. We’ll see with both Leo and Nico (Freire) tomorrow. But Sergiy Kryvtsov is ruled out,” 

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Is Lionel Messi playing against Monterrey?

We should have confirmed Inter Miami team news from Chase Stadium in the coming minutes, but elements in the Argentinian media are reporting that Lionel Messi will not be in the squad this evening. 

This would be a major blow for Tata Martino's team, who are focused on progressing in this CONCACAF comPetition.

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Inter Miami possible starting XI against Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions Cup

The availability of Lionel Messi will be the biggest cause for concern among Inter Miami fans ahead of kick-off, but the Herons have a number of other fitness issues to consider. The likes of Nicolas Freire and Sergii Kryvtsov have also missed Games due to injury in recent weeks. 

Here's how we think the Herons will line up...

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Monterrey look to continue perfect CONCACAF Champions Cup record

Four Games, four wins. It doesn't get much better than that. Monterrey have cruised through the first stages of the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup with wins over Guatemalan side Comunicaciones and MLS Supporters' Shield holders FC Cincinnati. 

Let's see if they can maintain that perfect record in South Florida this evening...

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Which MLS team will qualify for the Club World Cup if Monterrey wins the Concachampions?

This year's CONCACAF Champions Cup has been billed as a battle between Liga MX and MLS, two leagues looking for regional dominance. The respective quality of the two leagues has never been closer and an Inter Miami victory over Monterrey would be serious statement of intend from MLS. 

However there is at least one American side who will be hoping that Monterrey progress against the Herons...

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Inter Miami tease starting XI news

Herons boss Tata Martino has a number of major calls to make with his team for tonight's Game. Inter Miami have suffered a number of injuries this season, but none are more crucial than team captain Lionel Messi. The Argentine's shirt is not among those posted by the club ahead of kick-off. However Luis Suarez's No. 9 jersey is visible in the Inter Miami locker room. 

Hello and welcome to AS USA, where we will be bringing you full text commentary as Inter Miami take on Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. 

The Herons beat Nashville SC in the quarter-finals to reach the final eight. Monterrey saw off Supporters' Shield champions FC Cincinnati with the help of two goals from former Cincy star Brandon Vazquez. 

The fitness of Lionel Messi remains a doubt and it's not clear whether the Argentine will be fit to feature in the starting XI.