ATL vs MIA: Stay updated with live coverage of the Major League Soccer match between Atlanta United and Inter Miami at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA.
Miami coach Tata Martino has confirmed that Lionel Messi will join the team for a two-match road trip, starting with Atlanta and continuing against New York City FC on Saturday.
Starting line-ups:
- Atlanta United: Guzan (GK) — Lennon, Gregersen, D. Williams, Amador — Muyumba, McCarty, Slisz — Miranchuk, Rios, Saba
- Inter Miami: Callender (GK) — Weigandt, Kryvtsov, Fray, Negri — Gressel, Bright, Cremaschi — D. Ruiz, Campana, Taylor
Match Preview:
Lionel Messi will travel with Inter Miami for Wednesday’s away match against Atlanta United, but the Herons will be missing several key players as they look to move closer to the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield. Martino confirmed Messi’s participation after his return to action in a 3-1 win over Philadelphia, following a two-month break. However, Sergio Busquets will miss the game due to yellow-card accumulation, and defender David Martinez is out with a right adductor strain. The artificial turf in Atlanta may also lead Martino to limit the minutes of veterans like Messi and Luis Suarez.
As Messi noted, it wouldn’t be unusual for Miami (19-4-5, 62 points) to field a slightly weakened squad on Wednesday.
