Inter Miami played FC Cincinnati to a 0-0 draw without the suspended Lionel Messi. Messi was not available for Saturday's game after he and teammate Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer for skipping the All-Star game.

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his picks for FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami at Chase Stadium on Saturday with Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba out due to suspension

Inter Miami returns to Chase Stadium, where this Saturday they will host FC Cincinnati, the current leader of the Eastern Conference of the MLS, and a rival that just 10 days ago the team led by

As much as striker depth is a missing factor for Inter Miami, the left-back situation is even more dire, with Jordi Alba the lone outright starter on the roster at the moment. With the Spanish veteran suspended, it led to 20-year-old Benjamin Cremaschi taking on the role, and the club signed Cesar Abadia-Reda from Inter Miami II.

Inter Miami, without international superstar Lionel Messi, will host FC Cincinnati in both team's first game after the All-Star Break. Find out how you can watch the game for free.