Will Messi and Suárez be ready for Inter Miami-Atlanta United?

Inter Miami has gone ten consecutive matches without a defeat in the current MLS season, highlighting the efforts of the Fort Lauderdale team under the leadership of Gerardo “Tata” Martino, who is now focused on the upcoming doubleheaders over the next four days.

Messi-Suárez focus for Atlanta clash

Aiming to complete a perfect week with three wins out of three, Miami is eagerly awaiting the return of its star players. After the absences of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets After the match against the Vancouver Whitecaps – with some fans wanting a refund for this reason – this former Barcelona trio is expected to return to the Herons’ lineup against Atlanta United.

During a press conference on Tuesday before the match, Martino stressed that the main objective was for Messi, Suárez and Busquets to play both matches (Atlanta then Saint-Louis).

“We will see tomorrow and then think about what happens next,” Tata explained. “The idea is for them to be present in both games. But first, we have to play tomorrow’s game and then think about St. Louis.

Messi will trade Inter Miami for Argentina after St. Louis

Although he had initially focused on tomorrow’s match, Martino went further and confirmed that Saturday’s clash against St. Louis would be Messi’s last with Inter Miami before joining the Argentina national team. for their preparation camp before the Copa América.

The coach confirmed that Messi’s presence in this match is due to the fact that Argentina is organizing its training camp in the United States, more precisely in Miami. This arrangement allows for greater flexibility in working with their captain and star player, who will briefly suspend his club duties to focus on the 2024 summer tournament.

“It’s not necessary because they (Argentina) start their training camp between Sunday and Monday, and it is clear that Leo will play Saturday’s match and then report to the national team. The good news is that the Argentina national team has decided to base their camp here in the United States, specifically in Miami, and the games are on this coast, so there isn’t a lot of travel involved. It’s good for him too,” Martino added.

Finally, it is possible that Miami also loses Suárez for several matches, as his inclusion in Uruguay’s preliminary roster for the Copa América gives the striker a strong chance of participating in the continental tournament. “We know he’s on a general list, and there will surely be updates this week,” » concludes Martino.