Lionel Messi made headlines during Inter Miami’s recent Leagues Cup match against Necaxa after being forced to exit early due to injury. Nearly 24 hours after the incident, the club has released its first official update on the Argentine star’s condition.
Messi started the game actively but appeared to tweak his right hamstring following contact with Raul Sanchez in the 7th minute. After briefly continuing, he went to the ground for medical evaluation and was substituted in the 11th minute by Federico Redondo.
The club addressed the situation on Sunday with an official statement. “Inter Miami CF today has provided an injury update presented by Baptist Health for Inter Miami CF captain Leo Messi,” the statement started.
“Messi underwent medical tests to evaluate the extent of the muscle discomfort he experienced during last night’s Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, which forced him to leave the field. The results confirmed a minor muscle injury in his right leg. His medical clearance will depend on his clinical progress and response to treatment,” the statement concluded.
Inter Miami are set to return to the pitch on Wednesday as they look to secure a spot in the next phase of the Leagues Cup against Pumas UNAM. In the meantime, they will be without superstar Lionel Messi, who has begun treatment in hopes of making a swift recovery and returning to action as soon as possible.
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