Inter Miami could welcome key players back tonight ahead of packed August | OneFootball

Inter Miami could begin welcoming key players back tonight as a crowded August kicks off, featuring the Leagues Cup and a mid-month visit to MLS leaders Nashville.

According to interheron.com, when they face Columbus Crew at Nu Stadium, only Tadeo Allende and Germán Berterame will be unavailable. Berterame suffered neck and shoulder injuries in Saturday's 1-0 win at Montréal.

Sergio Reguilón is listed as questionable, as are Maximiliano Falcón and Gonzalo Luján. Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul returned from World Cup duty on Wednesday and could reclaim starting roles as soon as tonight.

The Herons have won six straight, including the last two despite a lengthy absentee list that featured Messi, De Paul, Luján, Allende, David Ayala and Falcón.

Inter Miami are 11-2-4 with 37 points, two behind Nashville on 39 in both the Eastern Conference and Supporters' Shield race. August features Leagues Cup dates on 5, 8 and 12 August against Atlético San Luis, Monterrey and Club León, then MLS games at Nashville on 15 August, at Philadelphia on 19 August, Toronto on 22 August, potential Leagues Cup quarter-finals on 25-27 August, and Montréal on 29 August.

Nashville eliminated Inter Miami from the CONCACAF Champions Cup in March on away goals after both legs finished level in the Round of 16. A result at Geodis Park would aid the push for a second Supporters' Shield and home advantage, and this month will set up the stretch run and determine how successful the club is in 2026.

Source: interheron.com

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