Inter Miami CF are back on the pitch for the third time in eight days as they host Orlando City SC in the Florida derby on Sunday.
Coming off a 3–3 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes and a 4–1 loss to Minnesota United, Lionel Messi and the Herons will hope to bounce back and return to winning ways, while taking down their only rival in the state.
The match presents not only a chance for Miami to get back into the win column but also the first since former FC Barcelona fullback Jordi Alba inked a contract extension that will carry him through the 2027 MLS regular season.
It also marks the return of Luis Suárez, who missed the previous two matches for personal reasons.
Still, Orlando won’t be an easy opponent to take down. Their attacking trio of Martín Ojeda, Luis Muriel and Marco Pašalič is one of the most threatening in MLS, and they are in the midst of a 10-match unbeaten streak.
Here's how manager Javier Mascherano could set up the Herons on the west coast in midweek action.
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