Lionel Messi, the Argentine superstar, will not be playing for Inter Miami in today’s Leagues Cup knockout match against Columbus Crew. Messi is still recovering from a right ankle injury he sustained during Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Colombia in the Copa America final last month.
According to Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino, Messi has not yet trained with his teammates since escaping a walking boot and will not be available for today’s match. This is a significant blow to Miami’s chances of advancing in the tournament, as Messi played a crucial role in helping the team win the inaugural Leagues Cup title last year.
The Leagues Cup is a prestigious tournament featuring top teams from Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX, and Miami’s match against Columbus is one of the most highly anticipated encounters. Columbus Crew, the reigning MLS champions, will be looking to capitalize on Messi’s absence and secure a quarter-final spot.
Messi’s injury has been a concern for Miami fans, and his absence from the team’s training sessions has raised questions about his availability for future matches. However, Martino is optimistic that Messi will return to full fitness soon and lead the team to success in the Leagues Cup.
In other Leagues Cup matches, Seattle Sounders will host Pumas, Philadelphia will face Cincinnati, Cruz Azul will take on Mazatlan, Tigres will face New York City, Toluca will play Colorado, Club America will face St Louis, and San Jose will face Los Angeles FC.
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