Lionel Messi could miss
Inter Miami
's next match
in the
United States
Major League Soccer when this Sunday
Gerardo Martino
's team receives Montreal Impact (from 6 p.m., Argentine time) for the third date of the American league.
This Saturday, the Argentine moved around in the gym like the rest of his teammates.
The only ones who carried out field work were the 8 players who did not play in last Thursday's duel against
Nashville SC
for the first leg of the round of 16 of the
Concacaf Champions Cup,
a tournament that grants a ticket to the World Cup of Clubs that will be held in 2025.
In that match, which ended 2-2 after Inter Miami started down 2-0 on the scoreboard and managed to turn it around thanks to goals from Messi and Luis Suárez, on the hour mark, the Argentine received a tremendous iron on his left leg that left with a lot of pain.
He also requested medical assistance and massages on his right leg hamstring
.
However, Messi was able to finish the match in optimal conditions.
This Saturday,
Javier Morales
, assistant coach of Inter Miami and main advisor to Gerardo Martino, said at a press conference that they will hold a talk with the player to define whether he takes the field this Sunday or if they preserve him for Wednesday's rematch against the Nashville SC.
Good morning 🌞 from Inter Miami training.
Here is an update heading into game vs Montreal tomorrow…@MiamiHerald @HeraldSports @InterMiamiCF #InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵 #MLS pic.twitter.com/lCZKGfdQgL
— Michelle Kaufman (@kaufsports) March 9, 2024
As -almost- always, the decision will be Messi's.
It is known that the man from Rosario does not want to miss any game, but at 36 years old he also learned to dose the loads and not put his physique at risk.
Javier Morales did not confirm Lionel Messi's participation in the match against Montreal.
They will have a conversation with him to see how he feels and if he is ready to play. #InterMiamiCF pic.twitter.com/obiB3Yx9Hs
— José Armando (@Jarm21) March 9, 2024
Everything indicates that Messi could choose to take a rest this Sunday and recover well for Wednesday's game since the Concachampions is the great objective of the season for Inter Miami, which is looking for a new title after winning the Leagues Cup (a tournament that allowed the Champions Cup to be played) and thus achieve qualification for the Club World Cup, which will have 32 teams in 2025.