Lionel Messi Suffers Muscle Injury in Leagues Cup Match
Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi suffered a “minor” muscle injury in his right leg during the Leagues Cup match against Necaxa on Saturday night at Chase Stadium. According to the club, Messi’s recovery time is uncertain and will depend on how he responds to treatment.The statement added: “The results confirmed a minor muscle injury in his right leg. His medical clearance will depend on his clinical progress and response to treatment.” Messi felt the discomfort at the beginning of Saturday’s match, after a contact with Raúl Sánchez and Alexis Peña from Necaxa while dribbling inside the area. During the play, Messi stumbled and hit the field with frustration, before seeking medical attention a few minutes later. Officially, he left the field in the 11th minute and went directly to the locker room. After the match, coach Javier Mascherano mentioned that the injury might not be serious, as Messi didn’t feel pain, but rather discomfort. Inter Miami tied 2-2 with Necaxa in the final minutes of the match with a goal by Jordi Alba, before winning 5-4 on penalties to obtain the additional point.“Messi underwent medical tests to assess the extent of the muscle discomfort he felt during the Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, which forced him to leave the field,” Inter Miami indicated in a press release.
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