Inter Miami stays strong in the MLS rankings ahead of the Leagues Cup semifinal | OneFootball

With less than a day remaining, Inter Miami is set to face Orlando City in the semifinals of the Leagues Cup. The Herons come into the match following a draw against D.C. United.

Remember that, due to his red card against Tigres, Javier Mascherano won't take part in Inter Miami’s bench. The Heron's assistant coach, Javier Morales, told reporters that Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba trained with the group.

This is great news for Inter Miami recovering two crucial players for this essential derby. The official MLS site left the Herons in a good position before their match against Orlando City. Inter Miami should appreciate the latest MLS Power Rankings.

Inter Miami maintains its place in the rankings

A surprise to many fans who thought the Herons would end up lower. However, the mentioned outlet put the team in third place. Inter Miami ranked behind the Philadelphia Union and San Diego FC.

Although Javier Mascherano needs to focus on the semifinals, he could watch these rankings and smile. Why? Because the manager realizes he can count on his substitutes when it's necessary.

It’s true that the game against D.C United missed plenty of flair in the playing style. A playing style that the Herons are not used to, but can perform if the rival displays a tactic like they’ve witnessed on Saturday night.

This news could come in handy for the squad, as the players require as much confidence as possible to face Orlando City.

If we look a little bit at the bottom, you can find Orlando City in the seventh position. Just like the Herons, the Lions rotate their team, but they suffer a 5-1 loss against Nashville.