Inter Miami possible starting team against Nashville

‘Will Lionel Messi play?’ is the question on everyone’s lips as Tato Martino aims for qualification for the quarterfinals of the regional tournament.

The day has arrived for Inter Miami. On Wednesday, the Herons return to the field to face yet another match, against Nashville, in this gruelling series of encounters, which will conclude and grant them a respite after Saturday’s match against DC United on the road.

However, before contemplating that, the team led by Gerardo Martino aims to complete the task at hand and secure their passage to the quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Nations League. Following a tense 2-2 draw in the first leg at Geodis Park, Miami understands that the advantage lies on their side thanks to the away goals rule. Nevertheless, the Fort Lauderdale team will struggled to be complacent in any way given the challenge of the first leg, but intend to secure their passage by winning in front of a loud home crowd.

The rotations that Martino had planned for the squad were executed in the match against Montreal this past weekend. Therefore, it now seems likely that he will field the best available players to face Nashville, who also arrive with hopes of eliminating their hosts from their first major international tournament.

Players such as Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and especially Lionel Messi, have rested and are expected to have recovered to such an extent that they are ready to play. It will be a tactical decision as to how much they will feature tonight at the Chase Stadium. Injuries mean that Tato remains without Facundo Farias, Robbie Robinson and Benjamin Cremaschi.

Clearly, despite the other illustrious names, one in particular gets the most attention. All indications suggest that