Luis Suarez Ruled Out of Inter Miami's Match Against Orlando City

The Uruguayan striker is sidelined with a lower leg injury.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Inter Miami will be without star striker Luis Suarez for their match against Orlando City due to a lower leg injury. Suarez played in a friendly match earlier in the week but was ruled out less than a day before the Orlando City game. The official MLS injury report cites the lower leg injury, with reports indicating Suarez felt discomfort at the end of training. Inter Miami will instead start Lionel Messi, Tadeo Allende, and German Berterame in the attack.

Why it matters

Suarez's absence is a significant blow for Inter Miami, who are still seeking their first points of the new MLS season after a 3-0 loss to LAFC in their opener. The team will have to find a way to generate offense without their star striker against a tough Orlando City side.

The details

Inter Miami played a friendly match against Independiente del Valle earlier in the week, where Suarez started but the team rotated players. However, Suarez was ruled out less than a day before the Orlando City match due to the lower leg injury. The official MLS injury report cites the issue, with reports indicating Suarez felt discomfort at the end of training.

  • Inter Miami lost 3-0 to LAFC last weekend.
  • Inter Miami played a friendly match against Independiente del Valle earlier this week, where Suarez started.
  • Suarez was ruled out less than a day before the match against Orlando City.

The players

Luis Suarez

Uruguayan striker for Inter Miami who is sidelined with a lower leg injury.

Lionel Messi

Argentinian superstar who will start in attack for Inter Miami in Suarez's absence.

Tadeo Allende

Attacking player who will start alongside Messi for Inter Miami.

German Berterame

Attacking player who will start alongside Messi for Inter Miami.

Sergio Reguilon

Inter Miami player who is also out injured due to a preseason injury.

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What they’re saying

“Suarez trained normally with the team until the end, when he felt discomfort.”

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald reporter (Miami Herald)

What’s next

Inter Miami will have to find a way to generate offense without Suarez against Orlando City, who will be looking to capitalize on the absence of the star striker.

The takeaway

Suarez's injury is a significant setback for Inter Miami as they try to bounce back from their opening day loss. The team will have to rely on the likes of Messi, Allende, and Berterame to provide the goals in Suarez's absence against a tough Orlando City side.