Messi is back, but Inter Miami have a major problem before facing Philadelphia Union Inter Miami’s attention has turned from the Leagues Cup to the MLS regular season after an early exit from the tournament. The team now aims to secure three points in their upcoming match against Philadelphia Union to remain competitive in the Eastern Conference standings following a loss to Nashville SC. The Herons face significant challenges as several key players are sidelined, forcing head coach Guillermo Hoyos to adjust his lineup and tactics. Lionel Messi has returned to the squad, but his impact on the field remains uncertain. The Argentine, who rejoined Inter Miami after the passing of his father, has yet to score since his return and missed a penalty against Nashville, marking his third consecutive miss in all competitions. While his presence provides a psychological lift, the team’s attacking options are limited due to multiple injuries and suspensions. The injury list for Inter Miami includes six players ruled out for the Philadelphia Union match. Tadeo Allende is out with a knee injury, German Berterame is under the concussion protocol, Rodrigo De Paul faces a suspension after accumulating yellow cards, Micael has an ankle injury, Santi Morales is sidelined with a quadriceps issue, and Mateo Silvetti is recovering from a shoulder injury. This absence of key personnel has forced Hoyos to reshuffle his lineup, seeking alternatives to compensate for the lack of depth. De Paul’s suspension is particularly damaging, as the midfielder has been a vital part of the team’s midfield alongside Casemiro. His absence reduces attacking options further, as both Allende and Berterame are also unavailable. While Hoyos confirmed that Berterame is fully fit, MLS protocols prevent him from returning to action immediately.#lionel_messi #inter_miami #guillermo_hoyos #philly_union #tadeo_allende
