On Friday Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed that Messi is “doing well” and it’s expected the superstar will be in the squad against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday (7:30pm ET kick off).

The best-of-three series ended the Herons' season early after they had set an MLS record with a haul of 74 points in the regular season. Messi went on to be named 2024 MLS MVP, but the more important team trophy eluded him.

Lionel Messi converts his first goal of the new season as Inter Miami defeat Atlanta United 2-1 in MLS Cup rematch.