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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Inter Miami vs Chicago
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COMPETITION :
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MLS
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| DATE: |
01-09-2025
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TIME:
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05.00 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
03.30 AM UAE
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STADIUM
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Chase stadıum
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Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire: Team News and Preview
Javier Mascherano will once again be without forward Mateo Silvetti, who remains on international duty with Argentina at the Under-20 World Cup and is unavailable for the foreseeable future. Midfield duo David Ruiz and Allen Obando are both sidelined with hamstring issues, with Ruiz yet to feature since mid-September.
On a brighter note for the hosts, Tadeo Allende is in fine form, having scored twice in his last two starts — three goals from his last three matches overall — and will be expected to lead the attack again. Luis Suárez, fresh from serving a three-game suspension, found the net in last week’s 4-0 triumph over New York City and could prove decisive once more, having scored a brace in the reverse fixture last season.
Chicago Fire have been active off the pitch, handing contract extensions to winger Chris Mueller — who has missed the entire campaign with pericarditis — fullback Jonathan Dean, and backup goalkeeper Jeffrey Gal. Dean is likely to feature in Florida on Wednesday, adding some defensive stability.
However, head coach Gregg Berhalter faces some headaches. New signing Viktor Radojevic is still awaiting his debut since joining from FK TSC last month, while defender Samuel Rogers is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in the draw with Columbus Crew.
The visitors’ attacking hopes will once again rest on Hugo Cuypers, who has been in lethal form with 17 goals in 30 MLS appearances this season — already surpassing his tally from last term by a margin of 10.
With both teams missing key players but carrying attacking threats, this midweek clash could turn into an open, high-scoring affair.