Lionel MessiFitness has been an important point of talk for From Miami Fans after he missed three games in a row before returning mid -week. With a decisive match against Atlanta United On Sunday, Head coach Javier Mascherano has now made an important decision on Messi’s playing time.
After a demanding start to the 2025 season, Messi was on the side in three straight matches due to muscle fatigue. The Argentine Star returned to action on Thursday in Concacaf Champions Cup Clash against CavalierWhere he marked his comeback with a goal in Inter Miami’s 2-0 victory.
Messi’s presence in Jamaica met with enthusiasm, When rival fans celebrated his return to the plan. Now with Atlanta United Next before the international break, speculation again appeared on whether the World Cup winner will present in the range.
Mascheranos decision on Messi
Speaks at Saturday’s press conference, Javier Mascherano confirmed that Messi will travel to Atlanta for the upcoming MLS match and signaled his availability. However, it is independent if he will start or come from the bench. Mascherano also gave an update on Messis Fitness and the club’s cautious attitude:
“Leo felt very good. In addition to how the game went, the pitch was … There were some votes that questioned whether we took a risk or not, but we would have planned for him to play about 30 to 35 minutes in Jamaica to regain good sensations. In the end we found the right moment for him to play, and he could do itSaid the manager.
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When the Argentina national team was playing in Conmebol World Cup qualifiers, questions about Messi’s latest rest were affected by his international commitments. Mascherano, however, dismissed these claims and emphasized Messi’s commitment to Inter Miami.
Inter Miami is currently sitting 2nd at the Eastern Conference with 7 points from 3 matches, while Atlanta United are struggling in 12th Location with 4 points. With Messi back in the squad, the Florida-based club will look like to take the top point, since the eight times the Ballon d’Or the winner has already contributed 3 goals and 2 assists in four performances over all competitions.
