In a last-minute statement, Inter Miami of MLS has confirmed that Argentine star Lionel Messi is injured and will miss the club’s upcoming matches.
In a statement released by the MLS champions, it said:
Inter Miami CF has provided an injury update presented by Baptist Health for captain Lionel Messi.
Departamento de Comunicaciones del Inter Miami CF
Messi did not take part in training on Wednesday, February 11, due to a muscle strain in his left hamstring suffered during the match against Barcelona SC in Ecuador, which has persisted since then.
Departamento de Comunicaciones del Inter Miami CF
The player underwent additional medical tests which confirmed the diagnosis. His gradual return to training will depend on his clinical and functional evolution in the coming days.
Departamento de Comunicaciones del Inter Miami CF
As the fans process the news, the locker room is preparing to face the upcoming matches without their leader. Uncertainty and hope are intertwined, and Lionel Messi's story at Inter Miami adds an unexpected chapter just before the start of the season.
