The Herons have revealed on social media what roles Messi and Sergio Busquets will play in the Leagues Cup game on Tuesday.
Roddy ConsRoddyConsUpdate: Jul 25th, 2023 14:37 EDT
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Lionel Messi’s debut for Inter Miami couldn’t have ended any better than it did. In case you somehow weren’t aware, the Argentina captain, arguably the greatest player in the history of the sport, scored a match-winning free-kick deep into injury time to win the opening Leagues Cup match against Liga MX side Cruz Azul. It doesn’t get much more clutch than that.
Now that the anticipation of Messi actually turning out for The Herons is over, attention turns to how – and when – head coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino will integrate the former Barcelona playmaker into his starting line-up. With games coming thick and fast in the Leagues Cup, what role will the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner – and fellow summer signing Sergio Busquets – play against Atlanta United at DRV PNK Stadium on Tuesday?
✨ Starting tonight ✨ history will be made!Last chance to secure your tickets to tonight’s @LeaguesCup match vs Atlanta United: https://t.co/vgLlhM9yzM pic.twitter.com/TGLYYwHXhp
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 25, 2023
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Messi and Busquets to “make history” against Atlanta
Speaking to the press head of the game, Martino had revealed that it was “likely” both would play from the off, unless they suffered any unforeseen fitness setbacks.
“It’s very probable that Leo and Busi will play more,” Martino said on Monday. “It’s possible to believe that if they play more minutes the team’s dynamic will change, and they’ll likely do that from the start. Everything is going to depend on how they feel”.
