Here's Lionel Messi, this is Inter Miami's starting lineup to face El Salvador

The wait is finally over: after two months Lionel Messi will return to play a soccer match. His last time on the field was on November 22, 2023, when Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 at the Maracana stadium with a goal by Nicolás Otamendi, in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

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After that Leo began his vacation, first in Miami and then in his hometown, Rosario, until the start of the preseason with The Herons. But now, two weeks later, the most demanding stage of physical work is over and Gerardo Martino's team will begin to play friendly matches with the aim of getting as good as possible for the start of the 2024 season.

This Friday, Inter Miami will face the El Salvador National Team at the Cuscatlán Stadium. It will be Leo's first visit to that Central American country and that is why the fans quickly sold out the 44,000 tickets available. But in addition to the Argentine forward, they will also have the opportunity to see other stars such as Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez. The latter will make his debut with The Herons, after a year playing for Gremio of Brazil.

Manager Gerardo Martino decided that the starting lineup will be: CJ Dos Santos; Julian Gressel, DeAndre Yedlin, Tomas Aviles, Noah Allen, Jordi Alba; Sergio Busquets, Gregore, Benjamin Cremaschi; Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez. In addition, the substitutes will be Cole Jensen, Ryan Sailor, Lawson Sunderland, Facundo Farias, Leonardo Campana, Sergei Kryvtsov, Christopher McVey, David Ruiz and Robert Taylor.

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For them it is a historic opportunity

The El Salvador national team will have an unforgettable match this Friday. Although it is not usual for a national team to face a club, the presence of Lionel Messi makes the expectation of the fans enormous. Coach David Dóniga chose this starting lineup: Mario Gonzalez; Bryan Tamacas, Diego Flores, Julio Sibrian, Jorge Cruz, Rudy Clavel; Christian Martinez, Darwin Ceren, Melvin Cartagena, Javier Ferman, Nelson Bonilla.