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Lionel Messi is off to a great start to the season with Inter Miami in MLS and the Concacaf Champions Cup. Still, the star player may not be able to play against Monterrey.
lionel messiare playing together now Luis Suarezhave inter miami He is considered a favorite to win during the 2024 season. Despite numerous changes, coach Gerardo Martino continues to deliver results in MLS and the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Last year, Messi became the leader with an amazing run and won the world championship. leagues cup. With all of pre-season left in his pocket, everyone expected the Argentine legend to be at his best.
However, during the second match of the quarterfinals, nashville sc inside round 16 During the Concacaf Champions Cup, the star had to leave the pitch with an apparent injury.
A few days later he missed a league game. dc united And now ESPN has confirmed that Messi will not feature in the next two international friendlies. Argentina against el salvador and Costa Rica.
Will Lionel Messi play at Inter Miami vs. Monterrey?
lionel messi He could be available for the first game of the quarterfinals against Monterrey. Wednesday, April 3rd At Chase Stadium in Miami.This is Gerardo Martino's update after the win dc united.
“We have to manage the injury week by week. We'll take advantage of the fact that we have a full week from week to week and the week after that. We'll continue to evaluate it.”
In Martino's words, intel miamMessi will be sidelined for three weeks concaf champions cup At the moment, MLS A place where there are many games that have not yet been played.
“What is clear is that he has the goal of playing in the quarter-finals of the Concaf Champions Cup. We will not take any risks.”
How long will Lionel Messi be out due to injury?
lionel messi would not play for Argentina Matches against El Salvador (March 22) and against Costa Rica (March 26). Moreover, it is not logical if he does not participate in his national team. inter miami To invite him to the game against the New York Red Bulls (March 23rd).
Martino's approach is to give Messi a complete rest until the quarter-finals. Monterrey (April 3), Leo will also play in the game against New York City FC (March 30).