Lionel Messi’s Injury impact on Inter Miami’s League Cup quarterfinal strategy against tigres
Fort Lauderdale, Florida world football legend Lionel Messi faces uncertainty ahead of inter miami’s crucial leagues cup quarterfinal match against Tigres UANL on Wednesday night due to a minor muscle injury the injury occurred during a leagues cup group stage match against necaxa on august 2 when Messi left the field in the 11th minute subsequently, the argentine star forward missed matches against pumas UNAM and Orlando
On Saturday, Messi made a stunning comeback as a second-half substitute against LA Galaxy, scoring a goal and providing an assist in 45 minutes of play. However, Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano revealed that Messi was not completely comfortable during the match he felt uncomfortable during the game. We have to keep a close eye on his condition Mascherano said after the game against Galaxy.
Messi recovery and training status
Messi trained separately from the rest of the team in the days leading up to the quarterfinals which further fuelled doubts about his participation leo did not train with the group he trained separately the situation was the same as i described before he was uncomfortable after 45minutes of play against the galaxy we will assess his condition in the next training session mascherano told a press conference on tuesday
The coach also clarified that Messi has not yet been ruled out of the match. “He has not been ruled out. I cannot say today if he will play or not, because it depends on how he feels,” Mascherano stressed.
Messi Importance to inter miami
Messi potential absence could be a huge blow to inter miami who will be looking to be at their best in this crucial encounter against Tigres UANL messi on field presence not only provides technical sills but his leadership and experence also keep the team’s morale high Given the status of his injury Mascherano and his medical team are being cautious to take any risks on messi long term fitness.
More Clarity on Messi’s condition will come after the next training session and medical evaluation. Until then, fans in Fort Lauderdale and the entire soccer world are waiting with bated breath in hopes of the legendary player’s recovery
