Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP) – Lionel Messi is back From injury Messi! Messi! Messi! Messi! They will win 3-1 The LA Galaxy on Saturday.
That’s what magical defender Maximiliano Falcon said the team has come to expect.
“We’re used to this. We saw what he did, looked at the goal clearly and got the ball and scored,” Falcon said in Spanish.
Even after two games’ absence, it was no surprise that MLS’ top goalscorer Messi led Intermiami to victory. He has been training with the team since mid-week, and coach Javier Mascherano has confirmed he will be available for weekend games.
The Argentine superstar scored a 45-minute shift and his compatriot Rodrigo de Paul helped him as he defeated the worst team in the MLS. The two world champions did not take part in the pre-match warm-up, but were warmed up to the loud cheers of Miami fans before joining the match at halftime.
Messi Injured his hamstring On August 2nd, they will face Nekakisa in a League Cup match. Intermiami arrived in the quarterfinals of the League Cup without him. Instate Rivals Orlando City lost 4-1 With MLS action.
In addition to his abilities, according to Mascherano, it is Messi’s competitive attitude that transcends this Miami team.
“He wants to play every game. He also wanted to play in Orlando. You need to understand why Leo is Leo, because he always wants to be on the pitch,” Mascherano said after his victory at the Galaxy.
Messi’s return comes at a critical time before he faces Tigress UANL, the eight-time Mexican champion, in South Florida on Wednesday. 2024 MLS Cup champion La Galaxy saw this Saturday match as a chance to spin the team ahead of the League Cup quarter-final match against CF Pachuca.
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