Messi needs to be rested at Inter Miami
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Inter Miami aims to gain ground in MLS standings with games vs New England, Nashville, Cincinnati, NY Red Bulls.
Considering the importance of Sunday’s clash in the Herons' pursuit of top spot in the Eastern Conference, Messi could keep his spot in attack alongside Luis Suarez, while Tadeo Allende and Allen Obando are other options Mascherano may call upon if needed.
While it might be unlikely that Messi leaves Miami, if he does Saudi Arabian teams are planning to entice him to the Pro League
Messi scored two goals in the first half, setting an MLS record for most consecutive games with multiple goals at four.