Inter Miami lineup vs. Toronto: Predicted XI for MLS clash as Lionel Messi eyes another record

Inter Miami continue their quest to finish top of the MLS Eastern Conference and scoop the Supporters’ Shield for a second consecutive season when they travel to BMO field for a clash with Toronto. 

Javier Mascherano will be tempted to go with an unchanged lineup, especially with his captain Lionel Messi picking up steam towards the end of the regular season with five goals and three assists in his last three outings. 

Messi can become the only player to register more than eight multi-goal appearances in MLS, after already breaking the record for notching up a minimum of 35 goal contributions in two consecutive seasons. 

Noah Allen and Maximiliano Picart are sure to keep their places at the heart of Miami’s defence, while Ian Fray should start from right-back, especially after his goal against the Seattle Sounders recently. 

With a 4-2-3-1 formation to accommodate Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba may well feature at left back again. 

Mateo Silvetti should make way for Tadeo Allende on the right, while Baltasar Rodriguez’s goal against New York City should earn him a start here. 

Rodrigo de Paul and Sergio Busquets will be deployed in midfield, just behind the skipper, and Suarez will lead the line again. 

Unfortunately for Tomas Aviles, there may only be room for him on the bench this weekend, but he is available for selection again after serving his one-match suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards. 

Inter Miami possible starting lineup: 

Ustari; Fray, Allen, Picart, Alba; De Paul, Busquets; Allende, Messi, Rodriguez; Suarez