Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami’s crucial Leagues Cup match against Pumas UNAM due to a minor muscle injury in his upper right leg.
Lionel Messi’s absence will be felt by Inter Miami as they face Pumas UNAM in a crucial Leagues Cup match. Coach Javier Mascherano confirmed that Messi is dealing with a minor muscle injury in his upper right leg, which he suffered during the team’s win over Necaxa last Saturday.
While there is no specific timeline for Messi’s return, Mascherano expressed hope that the star player would recover soon. “Within the bad news, it’s good news,” Mascherano said. “He usually recovers very well from injuries and, above all, normally does with speed, so we will see.”
Messi’s injury is a significant blow to Inter Miami’s chances in the Leagues Cup. The team needs a victory over Pumas to reach the quarter-finals, and Messi’s absence will be deeply felt. However, if Miami advances to the knockout stages, Messi would have two weeks to recover before the quarter-finals.
Messi has been instrumental in Inter Miami’s success this season, leading the team with 18 goals in MLS matches. His absence will be a challenge for the team, but they will need to find a way to overcome and secure a positive result against Pumas.
