Inter Miami head coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino plans to maintain continuity in his starting lineup for the upcoming match against LA Galaxy. Despite a comfortable win in their first game against RSL, there were concerns, particularly with a drop-off in midfield performance in the second half. Sergio Busquets, still recovering from an ankle ιnjᴜry, struggled with ball control, leading to opportunities for the opposition. To address this, Miami aims to improve ball retention and minimize errors, especially with Busquets expected to anchor the midfield again. Here’s the predicted lineup for Inter Miami’s match against LA Galaxy.
Inter Miami predicted lineup vs LA Galaxy (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Drake Callender – Despite an inconsistent performance against RSL, he reмɑιns Inter Miami’s top goalkeeper.
Right-back: DeAndre Yedlin – The USMNT defender showcased strong defensive skills against Salt Lake and will need to replicate that performance against LA’s wide players.
Centre-back: Tomas Aviles – After an excellent display in the previous match, he retains his position in the starting lineup.
Centre-back: Serhiy Kryvstov – Martino will rely on the experience of the Ukrainian international in the anticipated clasҺ against LA Galaxy.
Left-back: Jordi Alba – Although his performance was understated against Salt Lake, he consistently positioned himself well for ɑttɑϲking opportunities on the left flank.
Central midfielder: David Ruiz – Ruiz earns his first start of the season alongside Busquets and Gressel.
Central midfielder: Sergio Busquets – Despite concerns about his ankle and a subpar second half performance, Miami’s midfield heavily relies on him.
Central midfielder: Julian Gressel – While displaying glimpses of his passing abilities in his debut MLS appearance for Miami, he also showed some sloppiness in possession.
Right winger: Lionel Messi – With his unquestionable status, the Argentine legend aims to build on his recent assist.
Striker: Luis Suarez – Although he was contained for parts of the RSL game, he seeks to secure his first MLS goal on Sunday.
Left winger: Diego Gomez – The 20-year-old takes on a more advanced role to enable Martino to make adjustments in midfield.
