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Lionel Messi’s injury has become a significant concern for both Inter Miami and Argentina. The soccer star has been sidelined since his country’s Copa America 2024 victory in mid-July. The injury has left fans and pundits alike questioning when the 37-year-old will return to the pitch.
During Argentina’s Copa America triumph, the veteran suffered a right ankle injury. It has kept him out of action for an extended period and disrupted his participation with Inter Miami. It also led to his exclusion from Argentina’s squad for the World Cup Qualifiers against Chile and Colombia in September. The Argentine Football Association announced a 28-man squad for these qualifiers. However, Messi’s name was notably absent, sparking concerns about his recovery and future availability.
The injury has also significantly impacted the Herons, where the Argentine has been a key player since joining. The team has been without their star player for several crucial matches. Despite the absence of Messi, Inter Miami has managed to perform relatively well. The club has won six out of the seven MLS games he missed. However, the one loss during this period was a heavy 6-1 defeat against Cincinnati.
Speculation grows amid return date talk
Initially, there was hope that he might play some minutes against the Chicago Fire on Aug. 31. However, the more realistic target for his comeback appears to be Miami’s home fixture against Philadelphia Union on Sep. 14. The team is hoping that Messi will be healthy for the crucial parts of the season. This encounter might be a landmark in his recuperation.
Either way, the MLS media has started to express its displeasure with the lack of openness around the superstar’s injury.
“The lack of transparency here is not only alarming, but it’s upsetting,” said ESPN analyst Herculez Gomez on . “Inter Miami is playing by a whole set of rules that the rest of MLS doesn’t have to play by. [The other teams] have to…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-08-22 16:32:53
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