The reason behind the absence of Argentine star Lionel Messi in the recent defeat of Inter Miami against Montreal in the Major League Soccer (MLS) has been disclosed.
Messi’s absence from the Inter Miami’s loss? In the recent match between Inter Miami and Montreal in the Major League Soccer (MLS), Argentine star Lionel Messi was notably absent from the starting lineup. Moreover, Messi was also absent from the substitutes’ bench and was only seen in the stands observing the match.
Furthermore, it is noteworthy that Inter Miami suffered a 2-3 defeat against Montreal after 90 minutes of play. This 2-3 loss to Montreal marks Inter Miami’s first defeat in the MLS season.
It is also important to note that Messi had previously endured a harsh tackle in a match against Nashville SC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Therefore, Messi’s presence in the stands during Inter Miami’s recent loss to Montreal has raised concerns about the possibility of him suffering a serious injury in the match against Nashville SC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
However, all aforementioned concerns, especially those of the passionate fans of Argentine star Messi, have been alleviated through the statements made by Coach Gerardo Martino to the media. According to Martino, the personnel adjustment was made with the intention of allowing Messi to rest after playing four consecutive matches prior. “We discussed this about a week ago and agreed that this would be the match for Messi to rest,” revealed Coach Martino. “This rest will help Messi recover his physical condition.”