The Herons have been reliant on their Argentine No. 10, and he pushed them to the last 16 of the Club World Cup, taking down Porto in the process. With Segovia and Tadeo Allende, there are other players who can step up to assist Luis Suarez in the attack, but Mascherano will need to determine the best setup if their star misses any time.

The Leagues Cup has brought Lionel Messi and Inter Miami happy memories in the past, but this season's edition has proven painful early on.

Inter Miami is set to play its second group stage game in the 2025 Leagues Cup. They will take on Club Necaxa at Chase Stadium. Lionel Messi was the star for Inter Miami in the previous game with two crucial assists.