Lionel Messi puts his participation in the League Cup at risk

Inter Miami is the current winner of the Leagues Cupa tournament in which Lionel Messi made his debut last season with the pink jersey. However, Gerardo Martino clarified the status of his player. Messi could miss the first matches of this competition due to injury.

The top scorer of the Albiceleste team has just won the 2024 Copa América with Argentina. But not everything was joy for “La Pulga” in this competition.

In the final against Colombia, Lionel Messi had to be substituted in the 64th minute. The former FC Barcelona player left the Hard Rock Stadium after suffer a sprained ankle. During the match, a viral image was shown in which the Argentine’s ankle can be seen quite swollen.

“He twisted his ankle and the injury is present, so tests are needed and we need to wait for the results.”I have had the opportunity to see other images. Tests will be carried out to determine the severity of the situation,” Gerardo Martino said of Messi’s injury.

Lionel Messi and the Leagues Cup

Due to this injury, the Argentine footballer has raised alarm bells within David Beckham’s team. Lionel Messi could miss the start of the 2024 Leagues Cup.

“We are always informed through our physical therapist Walter Insaurralde, who is also the physical therapist for the national team. He is very cautious about giving a final diagnosis before the results come in.“Martino added.

Reports indicate that Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami’s next two games. “La Pulga” will not be available for the matches against Toronto FC and Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.

However, if recovery is slower, Inter Miami will also not have Messi on the field for the duel against Club Puebla for the Leagues Cup. This match is just around the corner, as it will take place on July 27 at the DRV PNK Stadium.

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