What Lionel Messi’s serious injury means for hopeful Inter Miami

What Lionel Messi’s serious injury means for hopeful Inter Miami

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 20: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami controls the ball during the first half during a match between Toronto FC and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on September 20, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

What Lionel Messi’s serious injury means for hopeful Inter Miami

During the match against Toronto on Wednesday, Argentine player, Lionel Messi was removed from the pitch in the 37th minute of the first half. His coach, Tata Martino shed more light on the seriousness of the injury and how much time the lineal-GOAT might need for total recovery.

Lionel Messi’s absence in the recent match Inter Miami had with Atlanta was blamed by some for the 5-2 loss that followed. He was not in a condition to play, allegedly because of muscle fatigue. After the player could play no longer yesterday, and was replaced with another player in the climax of the first half, coach Tata Martino had to tell fans what was really happening.

According to Martinez, the player is suffering from the leftovers of an old injury, which was the reason his country gave him a break. Messi might have known how serious the injury was, but wanted to appear for the benefits of his fans and club. It is not a hidden thing that many pay for tickets only to watch the player perform, and that the worth of the club increased since he signed up with them.

 

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