A string of poor defeats in their past few games has sounded the alarm bells for Inter Miami. The Herons have failed to bag a win in their last three games, conceding seven goals in the process. The results have put a question mark on Tata Martino’s stint with the club, with many asking the manager to step down. Well, the Herons coach has the chance to prove his critics wrong as his men host Colorado Rapids at home. In the event that Lionel Messi is absent, the team could be at a major disadvantage.
Miami has looked like a completely different side without their captain. Lionel Messi’s side has lacked the edge in their attack without the Argentine, with the team managing just two goals in their last three games. A defeat in the fixture might see the Herons slip out from the top half of the points table. Fans will hope the players can navigate past their opponents without Messi before it’s too late for the franchise!
Inter Miami vs Colorado Rapids: Prediction
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The Herons have seemed like a duck out of the water without their captain, and it is hard to imagine that change against the Rapids. Tata Martino’s side has been uncomfortable in both attack and defense, looking like a frail unit compared to Colorado, who appears like a consistent team with an all-around performance. With all factors considered, Miami could be in for their third defeat in league competitions.
Prediction: Inter Miami 1 -3 Colorado Rapids
Inter Miami vs Colorado Rapids: Injuries and Update on Lionel Messi
Tata Martino was quite vocal about keeping Lionel Messi injury-proof ahead of the upcoming games. The Argentine is unlikely to be risked for the game as he is yet to reach the optimal match fitness. Tata Martino’s men, apart from Lionel Messi, will be without the services of Facundo Farias, Ian Fray, Nicolas Freire, Sergii Kryvtsov, Federico Redondo, Robbie Robinson, and Benjamin Cremaschi.
Meanwhile, the visitors also have some injury woes on their hands. Daniel Chacon is still recovering from his ligament tear and will not be making the trip to Florida. Jonathan Lewis, Connor Ronan, and Jasper Loffelsend will also miss the game because of extended injuries.
Inter Miami vs Colorado Rapids: Predicted Lineups
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Inter Miami possible starting lineup: (4-3-3) Calendar; Weigandt, Sailor, Aviles, Alba; Ruiz, Busquets, Gomez; Gressel, Suarez, Taylor.
Colorado Rapids possible starting lineup: (4-5-1) Steffen; Rosenberry, Bombito, Maxso, Vines; Bassett, Larraz; Harris, Mihailovic, Cabral; Navarro.
Inter Miami vs Colorado Rapids: When and Where to Watch Lionel Messi in Action
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The match between the two sides will come live to our screens from the Chase Stadium in Florida. Fans in the United States can tune into Fox Sports and Apple TV for the live coverage of the game from 07:30 PM EST this Saturday. Meanwhile, viewers from other parts of the globe can enjoy the match exclusively on Apple TV.
