lEO MESSI has not participated in either of the two training sessions before the MLS All-Star Game, an exhibition held Wednesday in Austin, Texas, among the best players in the US and Mexican leagues. His absence is due to physical discomfort.
According to MLS regulations, players who do not attend a match without legitimate injuries are authorized with a one-match suspension, as happened with Zlatan Ibrahimovic when they were at the LA Galaxy in 2018.
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Austin FC’s current coach Valencien coach Nico Estevez will be coaching the MLS All-Star team. Regarding the possibility of Argentine Star joining, Estevez said he had no information about it and the decision was not in his hands. “I just coach and manage the players I’ve been assigned to. I hope he’ll be with us because he’s the greatest footballer of all time,” he said. For now, Messi’s existence is uncertain. It should be remembered that he did not participate in the previous edition as he suffered an ankle injury in the Copa America final.
Another absentee in the training was Jordi Alba. He was scheduled to compete in Tuesday’s skill contest, but he didn’t show up. Meanwhile, Sergio Basquetz and Luis Suarez were not called to the match.
There were also notable absentees on the Mexican side: James Rodriguez (Leon) was also scheduled to take part in the skills contest, but he didn’t show up and will not play tonight, according to the New York Times.
By contrast, there was uncertainty about Sergio Ramos (Monterrey)’s participation, but La Liga MX president Mikel Ariola confirmed that the Spanish defender would come out in the match and captain the Mexican team.
Dueling between the two leagues begins around 3am (in Spanish).
MLS All-Star Selection
MLS All Stars
Goalkeepers: Brad Stever, Daine St. Clair and Roman Burki. Defenders: Jacob Gresnes, Joe Fuchs, Miles Robinson, Yeimar Gomez Andrade, Michael Boxall, Sebastian Berhalter, Sebastian Berhalter, Diego Rossi, Tomas Aviles, Walke Alfsten, Adilson Maranda, Robin Jansson, Rodrigo Schregel, Pedro Santos, Tristan Blackmon. Dreyer, Hiliving Rozano, Christian Roldan, Brian White, Cucho Hernandez, Dennis Boanga, Samsarridge.
Liga MX All Stars
Goalkeepers: Lewis Angel Malagon, Tiago Volpi and Kevin Meier. Defenders: Joaquin Pereira, Israel Reyes, Willer Ditta, Sebastian Caceres, Jesus Garraldo, Luan Garcia, Hugo Canberos. Alejandro Zendejas, Juan Brunette, Rodrigo Dourado, Fernando Goliaran, Roberto Alvarado, Edgar Lopez, Pablo Barrera, Elber Cambindo, Carlos Rotondi, James Rodriguez, Ignacio Libero: Agustin Paravecino, Urien, Urien, Urien.
