- Hamstring & knee problems this season
- Appeared to be struggling in open training session
- Club & country will not take risks on fitness
WATCH THE CLIP
👀 Está Tocado Messi?
Lionel Messi grimaced a few times as he looked to be feeling some discomfort in his left leg during a small-sided game. You can see him quickly tend to the leg at the end of the drill.#InterMiamiCF #Messi pic.twitter.com/JfbRwtby9C
— Franco Panizo (@FrancoPanizo) May 21, 2024
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Inter Miami may have a tough decision to take on his fitness heading into a meeting with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Canadian soil. The Herons will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in MLS to 10 games when heading out on the road, but may not have Messi at their disposal.
DID YOU KNOW?
The all-time great was spotted clutching at his left leg during an open training session in Florida. The ailment did not appear to be causing him any great concern, as he completed the exercise in question, but no risks will be taken at this stage.
WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?
Argentina will be keen to see their World Cup-winning captain wrapped in cotton wool ahead of the Copa America, which gets underway on June 20, while Inter Miami need to make sure that potential MVP candidate Messi can make it through their quest for MLS Cup glory this term.
