This Sunday, the New England Revolution will face Inter Miami at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. New England is currently at the bottom of the Eastern Conference after losing 0-1 to Toronto, while Inter Miami leads the Supporters' Shield standings after a 3-1 comeback win over Nashville SC. After being eliminated from the CONCACAF Champions Cup earlier this month, Miami is now focused on winning the MLS Cup for the first time. Inter Miami 3-1 Nashville SC, MLS 2024: Lionel Messi's Brace Helps Dominant Herons to Secure Comprehensive Victory.

In their last two domestic games, they've scored six goals, accumulating 18 points in 10 league contests, which is as many as they had in their first 21 regular-season matches last year. Although they've had some defensive issues, allowing the most goals among MLS teams currently in a playoff position, they've been able to score more goals due to their prolific attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Campana, and Luis Suarez. However, it's unclear if Messi will play in the upcoming MLS fixture.

Will Lionel Messi Play Tonight in the New England Revolution vs Inter Miami MLS  2024 Match?

Inter Miami is on top of the Eastern conference standings and will be playing against a struggling side with a new manager trying to ‘iron things’ out for his side. Ideally, Tata Martino would not risk his star players in a game which they are expected to win – but considering a long break ahead due to international matches and the possibility of dropping points (due to poor defence) fans can expect Lionel Messi to be part of starting XI in the match against New England Revolution. Lionel Messi Goal Video: Watch Inter Miami Star Score Brace to Write Winning Script Against Nashville SC in MLS 2024.

Either way, we can expect some changes in the Inter Miami side, inclusion of now-fit players is expected to give the regulars some breathing time and also to experiment with strategies against a weaker team. Yet Messi holds the key for the attacking approach and can't be dropped in any case. He may have different partners upfront in the second half and an all-new midfield to play with.

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