Lionel Messi's fitness this season has been a concern for both Inter Miami and Argentina in recent times. Since the start of the Major League Soccer (MLS) season, the World Cup winning player has not been regular in attendance on team sheet for the Miami franchise.
Will Lionel Messi play against Philadelphia Union?
After featuring in few pre-season matches, Messi was left out of the team in the MLS. Not just this, with his latest adductor injury, he even pulled his name from the recently concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. They even thrashed arch rivals Brazil 4-1 on March 25.
The Inter Miami have started the season on a high note after accumulating 10 points and are sitting third in the Eastern Conference standings. They team has impressed everybody with great chemistry on the field and even shown resilience in both attack and defense. With the potential return of Messi, it would only bolster the offence of the club.
The eight time Ballon d'Or winner has been out of action due to a low-grade adductor injury. He suffered the injury last month and it even led to him missing Argentina's recent World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil. Inter Miami's head coach Javier Mascherano provided with major health update on Lionel Messi stating,
Messi is doing well and, God willing, if nothing unusual happens, he should be available.
According to the latest reports, Lionel Messi will be back in action against the Philadelphia Union. He is fully fit and has resumed full training with the squad. It will be an important match for the Inter Miami as the Argentinian looks ready. Mascherano will decide before the kick-off whether Messi starts the game or comes off the bench.
When and where to watch Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami clash?
The kick-off time for the Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami clash is 7:30 pm ET. The match will take place at the Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The fans can enjoy the live streaming of Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami clash on MLS Season Pass.