Inter Miami CF is set to clash with D.C. United dis Saturday, August 23rd, but dey go face am without two of deir biggest stars: Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba. De match dey come off for Audi Field for Washington, DC, wey kick-off time be 7:30 p.m. ET.
Why Messi and Alba No Dey Play?
Coach Javier Mascherano reveal say Messi no go travel sake of say dem wan take care of am because of de wear and tear of de trip, plus de important game wey dey come against Orlando City for de Leagues Cup semifinal. Alba, on de other hand, get knock for de match against Tigres and e never fully recover. Mascherano talk say e be minor injury, but e best make e rest so e go fit for de next game.
How to Watch de Game
Fans for over 100 countries fit sign up for MLS Season Pass for Apple TV to watch every MLS game, including dis one. ESPN 106.3 go air all 34 games and playoff matches of Inter Miami CF for English speakers, while Deportes Radio 760AM go provide Spanish language coverage.
D.C. United's Struggles
D.C. United dey struggle dis season, wey dem get only 20 points compared to Miami's 45. Dem get de worst goal difference for de league (-29). Even though Miami dey miss Messi and Alba, dem still dey expected to win against D.C. United.
Mascherano's Controversy
Mascherano bin face some criticism recently after dem send am off for de halftime break of de game against Tigres. But League officials talk say e dey within de rules, and dem no go punish am pass de one-game suspension for de Leagues Cup.
What to Expect
Even without Messi and Alba, Inter Miami still get strong squad. De attack led by Luis Suárez dey in good form. Despite the challenges, Miami dey expected to handle dis match with relative ease. Make we see how dem go do am!
- Date: Saturday, August 23
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Audi Field, Washington, D.C.