Inter Miami, the defending Leagues Cup champion, will unfortunately be without captain Lionel Messi for Thursday night’s Round of 32 home game against Toronto FC. Messi, who is currently injured, will not be able to participate in the match.
There has been no public disclosure of a timeframe for Messi’s return by Inter Miami, but it seems Messi is progressing well. However, he will be unable to play in his fifth consecutive match due to his injury during the Copa America final on July 14.
Inter Miami is pleased to announce the return of two skilled athletes from the Paris Olympics: Benjamin Cremaschi, a skilled midfielder from the USA, and Diego Gomez, an exceptional player from Paraguay. Martino said that they would both be ready for the game in Toronto. Martino mentioned that Luis Suarez, who was absent from the Tigres match due to already securing a Round-of-32 spot, will be back in action against Toronto.
Toronto FC, on the other hand, occupy the eighth position in the Eastern Conference table of MLS, with nearly two dozen points separating them from their immediate opponents, Inter Miami. The Reds have remained unbeaten in their Leagues Cup campaign thus far, topping Group J. They played to a draw against NY Red Bulls and narrowly edged past Pachuca in the final moments of their previous encounter. Facing formidable opponents like Inter Miami, Toronto must neutralize their threats effectively if they wish to advance to the Round of 16.
When will the Inter Miami vs Toronto FC match be played?
- Competition: Leagues Cup
- Game Day: Thursday, August 8, 2024
- Kick-off: 19:30 ET / 16:30 PT / 00:30 BST
- Stadium: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
TV Channel, Live Stream & How To Watch
The MLS Season Pass offers the convenience of having every live Leagues Cup match in one place, ensuring consistent match times and eliminating blackouts. MLS Season Pass subscription allows fans to watch every MLS match on a wide range of devices, including Apple devices, smart televisions, streaming platforms, cable boxes, and game consoles.
Additionally, matches can be accessed on the web at tv.apple.com. Every match will have announcers who speak both English and Spanish and matches with Canadian teams will also have French commentary available.
Inter Miami vs Toronto FC predicted lineups
Inter Miami predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Calendar (GK); Weigandt, Aviles, Martinez, Alba; Bright; Rojas, Redondo, Gressel, Taylor; Campana
Toronto FC predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Johnson (GK); Petretta, Long, Gomis; Osorio, Thompson, Longstaff, Laryea; Bernardeschi, Insigne; Etienne
