IMLS side Inter Miami confirmed in a last-minute statement that Argentina star Lionel Messi has been injured and will miss the club’s upcoming matches.
The MLS champions said in a statement:
Inter Miami CF provided an update on captain Lionel Messi’s injury from Baptist Health.
Messi suffered a muscle strain in his left hamstring during the game against Barcelona SC in Ecuador, and continued to experience symptoms, so he did not participate in training on Wednesday, February 11th.
The athlete underwent additional medical tests and the diagnosis was confirmed. His gradual return to training will depend on his clinical and functional evolution over the next few days.
While fans are taking in the news, preparations are underway in the locker room for the next game without their leader. Intertwined with uncertainty and hope, Lionel Messi’s story at Inter Miami adds an unexpected chapter just before the start of the season.
