From Miami are set to be worth Toronto FC On Saturday in match day 7 of 2025 Ml Season – just three days before a crucial second bone collision against Laftc in Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinale. With an overloaded schedule, Head coach Javier Mascherano addressed Lionel Messi’s condition and if the Argentine icon will rest this weekend.
The first leg ended in a 1-0 defeat for Inter Miami and put its Champions Cup campaign at risk. With Saturday’s match Kil between two high efforts, speculation has grown over the possibility of squad rotation to prioritize Wednesday’s decisive showdown.
Messi, who has treated muscle fatigue and minor injuries in recent months, is considered a probable candidate for rest. On the question of his accessibility during Friday’s press conference, Mascherano held their cards close:
“We talk about it with him as we always do, just like we do with most players. Of course I have an idea, but it’s open for discussion“The coach pronounced. “In addition to the fact that Wednesday’s match is one of the most important games since the beginning of the season, we cannot ignore that what we do on Sunday will affect on Wednesday. It is not something to overlookHe added.
“We still have two days left, and it’s not even been 48 hours since the game (against Laftc, So it depends on how things are going in the coming hours. We make the decision on Sunday“Mascherano ended his statement.
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Messi played a full 90 minutes in the loss to LAFC – something he has only done four times 2025. With Miami who needs to turn a deficit in the second stage at home, Mascherano could choose to start Messi on the bench or rest him completely against Toronto.
Allen Ondo is already training with Inter Miami
Another development from Friday’s session was the sight of new signing Alen Training with the team. The 18-year-old forward joined Inter Miami on loan from Barcelona SC from Guayaquil Through the end of the 2025 season, which aims to add the depth to the attack.
“He has all the paperwork; Now we wait for ITC from Barcelona“Said Mascherano about the status of Obando. Once cleaned to play, The 6-Foot-2 striker is expected to be an important option for MascheranoEspecially considering the team’s latest fight over goals. The size and presence of the anchor can make him a valuable asset during the rest of the campaign.
