Inter Miami coach says Messi’s ankle injury will be evaluated weekly after the win vs. Toronto. Stay informed on Messi’s recovery and team updates.
Florida’s Fort Lauderdale With a walking boot on his injured right ankle, Lionel Messi saw Wednesday night’s 3-1 triumph over Toronto FC by Inter Miami to reclaim first place in the MLS Eastern Conference.
Messi was seated next to his spouse and kids at Chase Stadium, home of Inter Miami, during the game. He was ruled out of the Toronto game, and as he continues to heal from his ankle injury sustained in the Copa America, he will not play in Inter Miami’s upcoming encounter on Saturday against Chicago.
Following a thorough assessment, Inter Miami revealed on Tuesday that Messi, the two-time Copa America and World Cup champion, had a ligament problem. After the game, Tatar Martino, the coach of Inter Miami, stated that he will be assessed every week.
About the times, it will undoubtedly be reviewed week by week, according to the club’s medical report, which Martino stated about Messi.
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“Without assuming any kind of risk, we’re just going to watch how his recuperation goes.”
Messi was hurt during Argentina’s 1-0 victory against Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday at Miami Gardens’ Hard Rock Stadium.
Messi stayed at home to start his recuperation rather than returning to Argentina with his teammates to celebrate winning the Copa America.
There is no set schedule for Messi’s injury comeback. Messi’s availability going forward “will be determined by periodic assessments and the progress of his recovery,” according to Inter Miami.
