In the 50th minute of Inter Miami’s Champions Cup round-of-16 victory against Nashville SC on Wednesday 13 March 2024, an injured Messi abandoned the game due to a hamstring injury. He also gave preference to his hamstring in a game against Nashville on March 7.
Lionel Messi Injury Update
Last Wednesday, in the 50th minute of Inter Miami’s Champions Cup round-of-16 victory against Nashville SC, an injured Messi departed the game due to an injured hamstring. In a game against Nashville on March 7, he also showed preference for his hamstring.
Messi’s hamstring ailment is not the same as the groin problem that prevented him from playing in a February Inter Miami preseason game in Hong Kong. In his five games this season with Inter Miami, Messi has tallied five goals and two assists. From his July team debut, he has made 19 appearances altogether and has 16 goals and 7 assists.
Is Lionel Messi playing against DC United?
After Lionel Messi left the CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Nashville SC on March 13 in the 50th minute, Tata Martino said it was doubtful Messi would participate in the league game against D.C. United the following weekend.
Messi is “overloaded” in his right leg, according to Martino, and will need some time to heal. Given the approaching international break, it is currently uncertain whether Messi will be ready to play for the Argentina national team. The Albiceleste friendly against Costa Rica and El Salvador is slated for March 26 and 22, dates that are drawing near.
Star striker Lionel Messi hurt his back during Argentina’s friendly match against Honduras on May 27, dealing a serious blow to the national team. Despite missing Chile’s Copa America opening, he is now prepared for competitive play.
Will Lionel Messi play vs Red Bulls?
It seems like Messi will miss Inter Miami’s trip to Harrison, which is in less than a week. Messi is not anticipated to play for his team this coming weekend when they play the Red Bulls in New Jersey, according to Safid Dean of the USA TODAY Network.
He’s not only had a hamstring issue to contend with, but this encounter falls during the FIFA international window. Following this weekend’s 3-1 victory against D.C. United by Inter Miami, head coach Tata Martino provided some information about Messi.
Messi’s chances of playing this weekend in New Jersey are very slim, but with his present injury and international commitments, it is nearly a given that he won’t suit up.
Lionel Messi Sidelined for Argentina’s US Friendlies Due to Hamstring Injury
Due to a hamstring injury, Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s forthcoming friendly in the United States, the Argentina Football Association said on Monday. The star of Inter Miami was scheduled to play for the world champions on Friday in Philadelphia against El Salvador and on March 26 in Los Angeles against Costa Rica.Â
Messi has not fully recovered from his hamstring strain sustained during Miami’s 3-1 victory over Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup last week, and he will miss the international friendly. The Argentine sensation was not there for Miami’s triumph against D.C. United in Washington on Saturday. He was replaced just after halftime in the Nashville encounter.
Coach Martino’s Take On Messi’s Injury
Coach Gerardo Martino of Inter Miami hinted that Messi would miss the March internationals after his team’s victory against Washington on Saturday. The team’s first concern, according to Martino, is making sure Messi is healthy for next month’s CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals.
On June 20, Argentina will play Playoff Winner A in the first match of the Copa America. Their next match is set for Tuesday, June 26th, against Chile.
With the national team, Messi has won three senior championships: the FIFA World Cup in 2022, the Finalissima in 2022, and the Copa America in 2021. With seven goals and three assists in seven games, he was a key player in Argentina’s World Cup success and was awarded the coveted Golden Ball.