JORDI ALBA NEWS

Limps off Alba injured his hamstring and subbed out in the 78th minute in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Sporting Kansas City, reports William Gittins of AS.

Impact Alba was seen holding his hamstring and limping off the pitch during Saturday's win. He's yet to miss a match, starting seven of the nine games played while totaling a goal and as assist with32 crosses (seven accurate), 11 tackles (six won) and 10 chances created. Noah Allen has been used as his back up and could return to the lineup if the veteran defender cannot play.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal in loss to Montreal Alba scored with his only on goal attempt. He also placed six crosses (two accurate) and created a chance in Sunday's 3-2 loss to CF Montreal.

Impact Alba was one of Miami's key playmakers Sunday. He was a handful for Montreal to contain as he worked down the attacking left flank placing crosses to create opportunities. He had the ball in the back of the net during the first half but it was correctly judged to have been offside. His second half goal was a technically difficult shot from the edge of the area that he perfectly arched into the top left corner of the net. This was the Spanish veteran's first goal, he has also contributed an assist.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return to action Alba (illness) scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 loss against CF Montreal.

Impact Alba missed the Thursday match against Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions League, but he was able to start in this one, and he was a constant threat going forward from his wing-back role. Alba should remain in the XI when Inter Miami takes on Nashville in the return leg of the CCL on Thursday.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play against Nashville Alba (illness) didn't play in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions League.

Impact The veteran left-back didn't make the squad for the first leg of the tie against Nashville, and it's unclear whether he'll recover in time to face Montreal on Sunday. If he can't recover in time for that clash, then Noah Allen is likely to remain the starter at left-back.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami star Jordi Alba might not play vs. Nashville SC in Champions Cup. Here's why. Inter Miami’s Jordi Alba — who starred with Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suárez at FC Barcelona — is dealing with an illness this...

MARCH 7, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Picks up illness Alba was not in training Tuesday with an illness and is listed as questionable for Thursday's CCL clash with Nashville, per Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald.

Impact Alba has been the lead player at left back for Miami, totaling an assist with seven crosses (two accurate), five tackles and four chances created in three matches, playing all 90 minutes. If the veteran defender has to miss time, then Noah Allen would get the call in his absence,

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates assist for Messi strike Alba developed an assist, placed a shot (not on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and created four chances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against the Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was...

Impact Alba put in a solid performance Sunday leading Miami's defensive line and making aggressive runs up their attacking left flank. Through crosses and passing he developed a series of opportunities for his teammates, but it was the chemistry with former Barcelona cohort, Lionel Messi, that led to his assist for the Argentinian legend to poke home.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami saved by "genius" of vintage Lionel Messi & Jordi Alba combo | MLSSoccer.com The LA Galaxy had Inter Miami CF dead to rights.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Luis Suárez training alongside Lionel Messi with Inter Miami officially underway

Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba were all sitting together and smiling after a training session.

JANUARY 13, 2024

Photo Gallery: Luis Suarez reunites with Messi, Busquets and Alba at Inter Miami | Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 View photos of Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba on the first day of Inter Miami's training camp at the Florida Blue...

JANUARY 13, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

Comes of bench to end campaign Alba made five starts in seven appearances during the 2023 season with Inter Miami.

Impact Alba had missed five matches of the season with a hamstring injury since joining the club in July. He was also able to log in a goal with 14 crosses (one accurate) as the defender is expected to be the the starting left back position for the 2024 campaign.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three crosses in return Alba registered three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Alba was back in action Wednesday after missing the last four matches with a hamstring injury. He is expected to start at left back for the final game of the season Saturday, after scoring once in six MLS contests, five of them coming as starts.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Alba (hamstring) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Charlotte.

Impact Alba is back in the squad Wednesday after missing the last month with a hamstring injury. There's a chance he gets a few minutes Wednesday and then starts the season finale Saturday at Charlotte, depending on his fitness and health of his hamstring. For Wednesday's match, Noah Allen is again starting at left-back.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play against New York Alba (hamstring) is not expected to be an option for Saturday's match against New York City F.C. "Jordi has a hamstring injury, will not play tomorrow, longer recovery" said Inter...

Impact Alba could be sidelined for a longer period of time than originally expected as he will miss his second league match in a row with a hamstring injury. Noah Allen will continue to get the start at left back until the veteran defender is ready to return.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Alba (hamstring) will not play in Wednesday's U.S Open Cup final against Houston, confirmed head coach Tata Martino per MLS writer Alex Windley.

Impact Alba has officially been ruled out for Wednesday's final after not training Tuesday. His status for Saturday's MLS clash with New York City F.C is also in jeopardy as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. Noah Allen is now expected to start against Houston after appearing in lineup versus Orlando on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Did not train Tuesday Alba (hamstring) was not in training Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's U.S Open Cup Finals against Houston, per Franco Panizo of Miami Total Futbol.

Impact Alba could sit out of Wednesday's final as he has yet returned to training following his hamstring injury picked up against Toronto. This gives Noah Allen another opportunity to grab the start at right back if he is not deemed fit to play again.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami: Analyzing Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba's upcoming absence | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Lionel Messi to miss Inter Miami's next game after leaving Toronto match early

Lionel Messi had to exit Inter Miami's game against Toronto FC with an apparent injury and will miss Sunday's game at Orlando.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Hamstring injury confirmed Alba had suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's 4-0 win over Toronto FC, per Inter Miami and MLS writer Alex Windley.

Impact Tata Martino had originally called Alba's injury "fatigue", but it has been revealed that he suffered a hamstring injury. He will not be available Sunday as his status for the U.S Open Cup Finals against Houston Wednesday remains questionable. Noah Allen is expected to take his place at left back for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss next match Alba will not be an option for Saturday's match against Orlando, according to manager Tata Martino.

Impact Alba was an early exit from the match against Toronto due to fatigue, according to manager Tata Martino, and will not be an option for the next match, as Miami prioritizes the U.S. Open Cup. It does not seem like his injury is serious after Martino stated, "I don't believe it's anything new or anything worse than what they already have. It's fatigue. I don't think it's a muscular injury," but it does seem like they are just preserving him for the highly anticipated U.S. Open Cup final. Alba will miss this weekend's match but should be back in the lineup for Wednesday's final.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami lose Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, still blast Toronto FC Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba departed with apparent injuries during what might have been a costly 4-0 win for Inter Miami over visiting Toron...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM