Poppy Miller, Jordan Angeli, Jimmy Conrad and Alexis Guerreros, still none the wiser on whether Lionel Messi will play, analyze Tata Martino and Ben Olsen’s personnel and tactical options ahead of tonight’s US Open Cup final (03:08). Things have gone from bad to worse for Napoli with Victor Osimhen’s contract negotiations in serious jeopardy due to a TikTok post (19:55). The crew recap Manchester United’s strong start in the Carabao Cup and discuss Chelsea and Brighton’s contrasting fortunes ahead of today’s meeting at the Bridge (27:33). And Nico Cantor joins from the 305 to set the scene as Inter Miami and Houston Dynamo prepare to go toe-to-toe (39:01).   
Lots more to come in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast!

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