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Messi Will Be Game-Day Decision for Miami in Leagues Cup Semis
Inter Miami CF assesses key players Messi and Alba after injuries as they aim to secure a spot in the Leagues Cup final, with decisions pending on their match availability.
- Inter Miami will decide Lionel Messi's and Jordi Alba's availability for the Leagues Cup semifinal against Orlando City on game day, August 27 in Fort Lauderdale.
- Messi missed the last two matches due to a muscle injury sustained against Necaxa, while Alba left the quarterfinal game with a knee knock requiring rest.
- Both Messi and Alba trained fully with the team on August 26, with assistant coach Morales calling Messi's training completion "super positive" but emphasizing they will monitor the players throughout the day.
- Orlando City has convincingly outperformed Miami in their recent league meetings, securing victories with a combined score of 7-1, while Morales emphasized that this semifinal is likely the most significant rivalry match the team has faced to date.
- The winner of this semifinal will advance to the Leagues Cup final and earn qualification for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, with final decisions on the starting lineups expected just before kickoff.
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Lionel Messi’s availability will be game-day decision for Inter Miami in Leagues Cup semis
Inter Miami assistant coach Javier Morales said the Herons will monitor both Messi and Jordi Alba before deciding whether they will be available for Wednesday’s home showdown against Orlando City.
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