Messi's show in Texas: Inter Miami's starting lineup to face FC Dallas

Inter Miami have already left behind the most demanding stage of the preseason. The players needed a couple of weeks of physical work to get in the best possible shape to face a tough 2024 season. In addition to Major League Soccer and the Leagues Cup, they will compete in the CONCACAF Champions League, the most important tournament in North and Central America, which awards a place in the 2025 Club World Cup.

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That is why coach Gerardo Martino now wants the team to play matches and improve their performances to reach a good level at the beginning of the tournaments. Last week The Herons played their first friendly of the year against the El Salvador National Team and drew 0-0. And this Monday they will have a new challenge: they will face FC Dallas at the Cotton Bowl.

All the stars of the squad will be there. In addition to Lionel Messi, other former Barcelona players will be part of the starting lineup: left-back Jordi Alba, holding midfielder Sergio Busquets and forward Luis Suarez. So for the fans it will be an unforgettable night, as they will be able to enjoy the talent of these top players.

Coach Martino decided that Inter Miami's XI will be: Drake Callender; DeAndre Yedlin, Tomás Avilés, Kryvtsov, Noah Allen, Jordi Alba; Julian Gressel, Sergio Busquets, David Ruiz; Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez. In addition, the substitutes will be Cole Jensen, CJ Dos Santos, Israel Boatwright, Nicolas Stefanelli, Christopher McVey, Ryan Sailor, Benjamin Cremaschi, Lawson Sunderland, Robert Taylor and Leonardo Campana.

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For them it is also a challenge

FC Dallas had a disappointing 2023 season: they finished seventh in the Western Conference and then lost to Seattle Sounders in the first round of the playoffs. Now they aim to improve their performance and facing Inter Miami will be a good test for them. Coach Nico Estevez chose this XI: Maarten Paes, Paul Arriola, Ansah, Jesus Ferreira, Dante Sealy, Asier Illarramendi, Liam Fraser, Herbert Endeley, Sam Junqua, Nkosi Tafari, Sebastien Ibeagha.