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Inter Miami predicted lineup vs. Atlanta United: MLS Cup Playoffs

Inter Miami plays host to Atlanta United in the all-important Game Three of the Eastern Conference Round One MLS Cup Playoffs series at Chase Stadium.

The Herons suffered a 2-1 defeat in Game Two away from home as Atlanta’s Xande Silva scored a stoppage-time winner to send the series back to Miami. The South Florida team was unable to secure a winning streak against their southern rivals, but can still advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a win on Saturday night.

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Miami boss Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino is likely to be without experienced midfielder Sergio Busquets, who is still recovering from an illness. Fellow midfielder Yannick Bright is also a doubt for the match after suffering an injury in the first half of Game Two in Atlanta.

Here’s how Miami could line up against Atlanta in the decisive Game Three.

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GK: Drake Callender– Callender didn’t have the best performance last time and will try to shake it off for the important Game Three.

RB: Marcelo Weigandt—The attacking fullback’s Game Two showing went under the radar for the most part and he will look to have more of an impact at home in the final game of the series.

CB: Tomás Avilés—The young defenseman appears to limit Atlanta’s attacking partnership to scoring opportunities alongside Martínez.

CB: David Martinez-Martínez showed great composure to put Miami in Atlanta with a chipped finish into an open goal in the previous match, but he will be hoping his fellow forwards can get the job done in Game Three.

LB: Jordi AlbaThe experienced full-back keeps his place on the left side of the defense and tries to send crosses and cuts to his teammates.

CM: Benjamin Cremaschi–Cremaschi’s energy and perseverance are a must against an Atlanta team that can quickly transition to counterattacks.

CM: Federico RedondoWith Busquets ill, Redondo takes on the overall midfield role in front of the back line.

CM: Julian Gressel—Gressel could be in line for his first postseason minutes, with Bright unlikely to see action. His exceptional delivery from wide areas could be crucial for Miami.

RW: Lionel MessiThe 37-year-old wasn’t as effective as we saw him in the final third of the last match, as Brad Guzan once again kept him off the scoresheet. Expect Messi to step it up a notch to lead Miami to victory.

ST: Luis Suarez—The ex-Grêmio striker hopes to find the back of the net after a blanking in Game Two. Miami needs him to advance to the next round.

LW: Diego GomezMartino seems to be able to rely on Gómez’s relentless drive to help Miami defend from the front and force Atlanta into turnovers in their own half.

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