Lionel Messi suffered a proper ankle ligament harm within the Copa America 2024 and will probably be out for an undisclosed time period, Inter Miami introduced.
“After a medical analysis, it has been decided that Leo Messi has suffered a ligament harm in his proper ankle. The captain’s availability will probably be decided by periodic assessments and the progress of his restoration,” the group’s communications division mentioned in an replace. As of writing, there is no such thing as a actual timetable for his return.
Head coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino mentioned Messi will miss the following two Inter Miami video games at minimal earlier than the All-Star break. After that, the group begins its title protection in Leagues Cup. In response to Martino, the membership doesn’t consider it’s a long-term harm.
Inter Miami did effectively with Messi and Luis Suarez absent whereas the 2 gamers competed in Copa America. The Herons received 4 of its 5 matches with its solely loss coming to FC Cincinnati in a blowout. The group will probably be with out Diego Gomez and Benjamin Cremaschi this summer season whereas they each compete within the Olympics.
Miami has completed effectively to offer itself some wiggle room within the Jap Convention at the moment one level off Cincinnati for not solely the highest spot, but in addition the Supporters’ Protect. Reigning MLS Cup champions Columbus Crew path Miami by 5 factors, although Columbus has two video games in hand. After that, the following closest group is New York Pink Bulls with 37 factors.
However, if Messi have been to overlook any Leagues Cup ties, it could put a dampener on the event contemplating the story from final yr’s inaugural competitors. Inter Miami has two Leagues Cup group stage matches towards Liga MX’s Puebla and Tigres UNAL. Relying on how far the group goes within the competitors, Miami’s subsequent MLS match can be Aug. 24 in a rematch towards Cincinnati.
