Lionel Messi has been officially cleared to play in Inter Miami's upcoming MLS match against the Colorado Rapids, despite not being included in the starting lineup. The announcement came after Messi had been sidelined due to a hamstring injury, causing him to miss the team's last four games as well as two matches with the Argentina national team.
Joining Messi on the bench are his former Barcelona teammates Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba. This decision reflects Inter Miami's cautious approach in managing the workload of their senior players, all of whom are 35 years old or older.
Inter Miami is currently navigating a demanding schedule, with five matches scheduled within a 15-day period. Following a recent 1-1 draw with New York City FC and a 2-1 loss to Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the team faced the Colorado Rapids on Saturday. Next on the agenda is a trip to Mexico for the second leg of the CONCACAF series on Wednesday, before concluding the stretch with a match against Kansas City on April 13.
These developments highlight the strategic planning and player management strategies being employed by Inter Miami as they aim to balance performance and player fitness during this busy period of fixtures.
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