Lionel Messi was absent from Inter Miami's training session leading up to the US Open Cup final against the Houston Dynamo scheduled for Wednesday. His potential participation in the pivotal match remains uncertain as he continues his recovery from an injury. In response to this uncertainty regarding Messi's availability, Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen expressed his anticipation that the former Barcelona star will make a comeback in the US Open Cup final, set to take place at DRV PNK Stadium in Florida.