Messi is fully recovered, ready to play for Inter Miami against Nashville SC.
Miami lost defenders Alba and Kryvtsov to injury; total injured players now nine.
Franco Negri to replace Alba at left-back; bench lacks experience.
Ryan Sailor, the most seasoned player on Miami's sidelines, with four 22-year-olds.
Nashville has not defeated Miami in a competitive game since Messi's debut in July 2023.
Inter Miami and Nashville SC face off in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Messi and Miami are aiming for another triumph to maintain their league-leading position.
Robert Taylor and Leonardo Campana, although practised, won't be ready for the match.