Inter Miami possible starting lineup:
Callender; Sailor, Aviles, Freire, Alba; Gressel, Busquets, Gomez; Messi, Suarez, Taylor
CF Montreal possible starting lineup:
Sirois; Campbell, Waterman, Corbo; Ruan, Choiniere, Piette, Lassiter; Ibrahim, Duke; Coccaro
The upcoming match for the Herons may see the absence of Robbie Robinson, who is nursing a knock, while Franco Negri is dealing with a right ACL issue. In addition, Ian Fray and Facundo Farias are contending with left ACL problems, and Benjamin Cremaschi is on the road to recovery from sports hernia surgery.
Miami made notable moves in the transfer market, trading DeAndre Yedlin to FC Cincinnati in exchange for General Allocation Money (GAM), and Jean Mota recently found a new home at Vitoria in the Brazilian top flight.
In their recent clash against the Lions, Lionel Messi showcased his brilliance by scoring a brace, putting him level with Christian Benteke in the Golden Boot race. Luis Suarez also made an impact, securing his first two goals in MLS, while Robert Taylor found the net for the second time this season. Goalkeeper Drake Callender made three crucial stops, securing his second consecutive clean sheet at home.
As Montreal prepares for the upcoming fixture, Joaquin Sosa's availability is in question due to a lower leg injury, and Dominik Yankov might also be sidelined with a thigh strain. Robert Thorkelsson has yet to make an appearance in 2023 due to a groin problem, and Lassi Lappalainen continues to recover from an ankle injury.
Jules-Anthony Vilsaint made a mark by scoring the first goal of the season for Le CFM in their recent match. Notably, former Miami striker Josef Martinez secured the winning goal, marking his first for his new club and his 27th all-time in MLS, equalling Dwayne De Rosario for the second-most in league history. The upcoming match promises intrigue as both teams navigate player absences and recent performances.