On January 22, Inter Miami engages with FC Dallas in their second preseason friendly for the upcoming 2024 MLS season. Explore the official lineups, highlighting Lionel Messi’s presence for the Herons.
Today, on January 22, Inter Miami returns to the field, challenging FC Dallas at the Cotton Bowl. This preseason match is crucial for both teams as they gear up for the 2024 MLS season, with a special focus on Lionel Messi.
Inter Miami recently had a goalless draw with El Salvador, during which the Argentine star Lionel Messi played only the first half. Besides Messi, Gerardo Martino chose to give rest to former Barcelona stars Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba in the second half.
In the midst of Inter Miami’s second friendly on a busy preseason tour, Dallas is set to play its first game of the year today. Nico Estevez’s team finished 7th in the West last year, ultimately losing to the Seattle Sounders in the postseason.
Martino mentioned before the El Salvador trip that the first two preseason matches were scheduled close together, making it uncertain how much playing time he intends to give to the Inter Miami stars. While Messi and all the veteran stars will start the game, there is a possibility that the coach will opt to rest them in the second half.
Inter Miami’s initial lineup: Martino mentioned ahead of the El Salvador trip that the first two preseason matches were closely scheduled, creating uncertainty about the playing time allocated to the Inter Miami stars. Messi and the veteran players are set to start, but there’s a likelihood that the coach will rest them in the second half.
Starting XI for FC Dallas.
Featuring key players like Paul Arriola (captain) and Jesus Ferreira, FC Dallas aims to challenge Messi and his team with their first starting eleven of the year.
Confirmed FC Dallas lineup: Tafari, Junqua, Endeley, Fraser, Illarremendi, Sealy, Ansah, Arriola, Ferreira, Paes, Ibeagha.
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