Will Messi play the US Open Cup Final with Inter Miami? here's all the details

Lionel Messi has become one of the most important players for Inter Miami. Since his arrival in the United States, the Argentine has been a key player in the recent successes of David Beckam's team. With a Leagues Cup championship in the club's cabinets, the team seeks its second title against the Houston Dynamo in the final of the US Open Cup this coming Wednesday, September 27.

Given this, fans have not hesitated to express their support for the Argentine through social media.It should be noted that Lionel Messi traveled to Argentina to play the first matches of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. With a goal against Ecuador, the Argentine got the three points in Buenos Aires. On the other hand, for the match against Bolivia he did not play due to physical discomfort.

In his return to Inter Miami, the player had some minutes in the game against Toronto where he would finally come out due to physical discomfort. Given this, coach Gerardo Martino decided to give the player a rest for the game against Orlando City. The Herons drew against their Florida rival in a match where there were not many emotions. 

Messi's last-minute loss caused the annoyance of some fans, who had made the trip in order to see the Argentine star. Nevertheless, it should be remembered that the former Barcelona player is 36 years old, so it will be common for the one born in Rosario to miss some games. Nonetheless, doubts are growing about whether Messi will be present at the US Open Cup final.

What is known so far

In Gerardo Martino's own words, at the moment he does not know if Messi will be part of the starting 11 of Inter Miami, these were his words during a press conference

Given this, fans are worried about a null participation of the Argentine. However, everything seems to indicate that the Argentine coach will have to prioritize the recovery of Messi in order not to lose him for more games