After dropping to the bench midweek, Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez are expected to start against NYCFC at Yankee Stadium.

Inter Miami visits New York City FC on Matchday 34 of the MLS, so many are wondering if Lionel Messi will wear the Herons' jersey. Lionel Messi has recovered from his left ankle injury and is available to play more minutes.

Lionel Messi will play his first match at iconic Yankee Stadium when Inter Miami visit slumping NYCFC in their quest for MLS silverware.

Lionel Messi will play his third match since returning from his injury as Inter Miami visits New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Saturday.

If you want to see Messi play — for who knows how long — last-minute tickets are still available for the Saturday match between Inter Miami FC and NYCFC. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $125 before fees on Vivid Seats. 100-level seats start at $146 before fees.

Messi & Co are in The Bronx as New York City FC host an Inter Miami with just one win in 11 games played the two sides. A capacity crowd is expected to be in attendance for the 2 pm ET kickoff.

Yankee Stadium will be open to full capacity for the first time since 2016 for the New York City FC game against Miami on Saturday afternoon in anticipation of the Argentine star, who returned to action last week after a long injury layoff. A crowd of more than 40,000 is expected in the Bronx, which would be nearly double the season average.