Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami training due to injury
Lionel Messi hasn't played since July, when Argentina defeated Colombia in the Copa America 2024 championship. The Argentine is anticipated to make a quick comeback to action after just starting training with Inter Miami.
However, it appears like the Inter Miami player suffered an injury setback, as he did not show up for his team's Wednesday practice in advance of their weekend matchup against Philadelphia Union.
Messi had to leave the field in the second half of the Copa America final due to an ankle ligament injury. Gaston Edul reports that he is experiencing flu-like symptoms rather than aggravating his ankle injury any further. He is anticipated to play in Miami's September 19 matchup with Atlanta United.
Tata Martino, the head coach of Miami, provided an update on Messi's comeback in August. "He is developing well; it was predictable that he would not be with Argentina because he is not yet in a position to play," he stated in a statement to the media. Since you are beginning to notice how you feel as you gain more experience in the subject, there is no estimate."
"After working in the field for the past three or four days, he is feeling better and better. We cannot give timing because we do not know and it would be guessing about something that may not be able to do, but it is close," he added.
