Inter Miami CF's head coach, Javier Mascherano, confirmed that Jordi Alba will return from injury for the Club World Cup match against FC Porto, while Lionel Messi is also prepared to play. Despite multiple injuries within the squad, Mascherano expressed confidence in competing with European teams, emphasizing that the match is an opportunity for players to test themselves against a Champions League-level opponent. He referenced recent results from other South American teams as evidence that success is possible in the tournament.
"The only one who will be available for us that wasn't in the last match is Jordi Alba. The rest are still not available."
"It's a match that every player on our team wants to play because you're facing and testing yourself against an opponent that plays in Europe, plays in the Champions League, that plays in important competitions."
"We're doing it with the hope of being able to prove what we're really worth, too."
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