Will Lionel Messi play tonight for Inter Miami vs Nashville in Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 second leg?
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The Argentine forward was rested in the previous game.
After a scoreless draw in the first leg last week in Nashville, Lionel Messi and his teammates will play Nashville SC in the second-leg match of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16.
In Major League Soccer (MLS), Inter Miami and Charlotte FC drew 0-0 last Saturday. Messi’s absence was a major factor in the game. Now that Nashville SC’s Concacaf Champions Cup match is upon us, head coach Javier Mascherano discussed the availability of the Argentine forward.
Mascherano was questioned about Messi’s and Rodrigo De Paul’s absences from the previous game during Tuesday’s press conference. He said:
“They didn’t travel, and it was a decision we made together with them. We preferred they avoid the trip and get some rest.”
The Herons are now concentrating on the Concacaf Champions Cup, where they will play Nashville SC tonight at Chase Stadium, after that MLS game. They want to move on to the quarterfinals following a 0-0 stalemate in the first leg. So this matchup will be crucial.
Will Lionel Messi play tonight?
Messi will be back in action again after taking a rest following last Saturday’s scoreless draw against Charlotte FC.
Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul should be in excellent shape ahead of tonight’s second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16 matchup at Chase Stadium against Nashville SC, according to Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano.
On a gloomy and chilly morning by South Florida standards, Messi returned to practice on Tuesday. Hence, he should take the field tonight and hopefully inspire them to a win.
Will Lionel Messi play tonight?
Yes, he will play tonight.
What time will the game start?
4:30 a.m. IST on Thursday, 19 March.
Who won the first leg?
It ended in a 0-0 draw.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.