Can’t win ’em all — at least, not when Lionel Messi is missing from the lineup.
Atlanta United handed Inter Miami its first defeat in all competitions since Messi’s arrival over the weekend via a 5-2 result.
Miami will look to get back to winning ways against Toronto FC in a midweek clash on Wednesday. Since the arrival of Messi in July (in addition to Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba shortly after), Inter had gone unbeaten in 12 matches.
However, Messi and Alba ended up not playing in Atlanta, with head coach Tata Martino saying both missed the match due to “muscular fatigue.”
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With the loss, the Herons dropped to nine points behind ninth-place D.C. United in the race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Toronto is a fantastic opportunity at a rebound, though, as the only team below Miami in the Eastern Conference standings. Going into the game, the status of Messi and Alba is still in doubt.
Here is everything you need to know to catch all the action:
Inter Miami vs. Toronto FC (Major League Soccer)
- When: Wednesday, Sept. 20
- Where: DRV PNK Stadium (Fort Lauderdale)
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: Apple TV
MLS Starting Lineups
Inter Miami possible lineup:
Callender; Yedlin, Aviles, Miller, Allen; Arroyo, Busquets, Cremaschi; Taylor, Campana, Farias
Toronto FC possible lineup:
Romero; Franklin, Rosted, Bradley, Petretta; Ibarra, Coello, Osorio; Insigne, Kerr, Bernardeschi
MLS Odds and betting lines
MLS odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Tuesday at 9:04 a.m.
Inter Miami (-310) vs. Toronto FC (+650)
Draw: (+440)
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