Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami has been doing well in the Leagues Cup 2024. Inter Miami had an intense last match against Toronto FC where Inter Miami prevailed without the services of Lionel Messi. Inter Miami has been looking better as compared to last season. Lionel Messi has played a significant part in their growth and some other players and old teammates of Messi have joined him in the MLS to play for Inter Miami. Barcelona Registers Three Players for Upcoming La Liga 2024-25 Match Against Valencia Amidst Transfer Speculations.

Inter Miami lost a single game only in the Leagues Cup 2024 and that too was a group-stage match against Tigers UANL. In the absence of Leo Messi, Mathias Rojas has taken good care of Inter Miami's attacking front. Rojas has been in good form and has frequently been on the score sheet for Inter Miami. Lionel Messi's absence does hamper the performance of the team as he is a great leader and loves to contribute to the team with his playmaking skills.

Will Lionel Messi Play Tonight in the Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami Leagues Cup 2024 Round of 16 Match?

It will be an important contest for MLS-side Inter Miami but Lionel Messi will not be a part of the squad in the Leagues Cup 2024 round of 16 clash. Lionel Messi suffered an injury on his ankle during the Copa America 2024 final and has been out of action since then. Inter Miami manager Gerardo Martino has confirmed that the Argentina star Lionel Messi will be missing out on Leagues Cup 2024 matches. Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid Sign Well, Barcelona in Injury Trouble Ahead of La Liga 2024-25 Season.

It will be a neck-to-neck contest between the two sides but Columbus Crew here will have a slight advantage on their side as the match will be played at their home ground.

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