Lionel Messi, the star player for Inter Miami, will be out of commission for the team’s next two matches due to a ligament injury in his right ankle. This setback comes after Messi suffered the injury during the 2024 Copa América final.
According to Inter Miami’s coach, Gerardo “Tata” Martino, “Messi’s availability will be determined by periodic assessments and the progress of his recovery.”
This means that Messi’s return to the field will be dependent on the extent of his injury and how well he responds to treatment.
As a result, Messi will miss Inter Miami’s upcoming matches against Toronto FC on Wednesday night and Chicago Fire on Saturday night. Additionally, his status for the team’s Leagues Cup title defense on July 27 at Puebla remains uncertain.
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This injury is a significant blow to Inter Miami, as Messi is a crucial player for the team. However, the team will have to rely on other players to step up and fill the void left by Messi’s absence.
In the words of Coach Martino, “We will have to adjust our strategy and rely on our team’s depth to get us through this challenging period.”
Despite this setback, Inter Miami remains optimistic about their chances and is confident that they can overcome this obstacle.
