Javier Mascherano provides injury update on Lionel Messi after missing the last two Inter Miami games

Lionel Messis absence in From MiamiS Concacaf Champions Cup match Kavalare sc Come as a surprise to the fans, as the club had not issued any injuries about his condition. After the match, Head coach Javier Mascherano spoke to Messi’s fitness problem after his absence in the last two games.

Just like in Major Football match against Houston DynamoMessi’s inaccessibility was not confirmed until match day. On the question of the superstar’s condition, Mascherano gave more information about its current status:

I go past what the doctors say and They have told me that he has no harm or a muscle strain. He experiences fatigue From playing three games in six days, the climate changes and many other factors“Mascherano explained at his press conference after the match.

He then clarified the reasoning behind dormant Messi and emphasized the need for the team to rise in their absence. “Because we want to take care of him and avoid impairing that fatigue, we decided to give him some restfully aware of the risks that come with it“He said. “Not having the best player in the world is hard, but we also have to get up and learn to play without him“The coach quit.

Lionel Messi #10 from Inter Miami CF together with Antonela Roccuzzo observed from the Sidel line during 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup round with 16 first leg match between Miami CF and Cavalier SC at Chase Stadium on March 6, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Messi played 249 out of 270 possible minutes in Inter Miami’s first three matches of the season—Bot legs against Sportkan and the MLS opener against New York City FC. The demanding schedule for six days seems to have caused fatigue, although the Argentine has participated in every workout. He is expected to return on Sunday toward Charlotte.

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Despite Messi’s absence, Inter Miami secured a 2-0 victory at Chase Stadium against Cavalier. But the team fought during the first half, almost admitted after a allowed goal due to offside. Mascherano analyzed the team’s performance after the game:

In the first half we attacked poorly, we were not organized and we dropped the ball in areas where we should not have. These transitions caused us a lot of damage. During the second half we struggled at first, but then we were organized and suffered less of these transitions“The coach pronounced.

Considering Inter Miami’s comfortable leadership now arises about Messi will travel to Jamaica for Champions Cup Round with 16 seconds legs on Thursday – is similar to the situation with Houston Dynamo.

With a sold out stadium, even cavalrer players, for example Shade San Millanhave expressed excitement over seeing Messi. However, His availability remains uncertain and will only be confirmed in the coming days.

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