Inter Miami are unbeaten in their last six matches played. But in their last encounter against the Columbus Crew, they tasted a 3-2 defeat in the Leagues Cup 2024. Columbus Crew then went on to win the Leagues Cup 2024 final, Inter Miami are set to face Columbus Crew yet again but this time it will in Major League Soccer (MLS). Lionel Messi was not available for the match last time due to his ankle injury. And without Messi, Inter Miami has struggled sometimes. Inter Miami were held by Charlotte to a 1-1 draw in their last MLS 2024 match. Lionel Messi Shouts at Referee During Inter Miami vs Charlotte MLS 2024 Match, Receives Yellow Card (Watch Video).
Leo Messi was the sole goalscorer from the Inter Miami side. Despite playing a whole lot of attacking football, Inter Miami failed to score more than one goal. Inter Miami did have the majority of the possession of the ball. But they lacked in the final third as they were unable to convert their shots into goals. They hit a total of 21 shots in which only eight were on target. Charlotte FC defended well and did not let Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami score the match-winner. Columbus Crew are also in a decent form and this time on Inter Miami can get their revenge on them by becoming the better side.
Will Lionel Messi Play Tonight in Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami MLS 2024 Match?
Lionel Messi has been fully recovered from his injury. Messi was also spotted training and travelling with his Inter Miami teammates for the upcoming Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami MLS 2024 match. Gerardo Martino will want Messi to start as he can help the team with his playmaking skills and goalscoring techniques. Karol Swiderski Imitates Lionel Messi's FIFA World Cup 2022 Celebration After Scoring Opener in Inter Miami vs Charlotte FC MLS 2024 Match (Watch Video).
Inter Miami will also be looking out for revenge as Columbus Crew knocked them out of the Leagues Cup. Inter Miami are in first place in the MLS 2024 points table followed by Columbus Crew on second.
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