Lionel Messi reacts throughout a soccer match. — AFP
Lionel Messi remained on the coronary heart of an harm scare solely weeks earlier than the World Cup after medical assessments identified him with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, Inter Miami introduced on Monday.
The Main League Soccer membership’s replace offered no clear timetable for the Argentine famous person’s return after his abrupt exit from Miami’s 6-4 victory over Philadelphia within the 73rd minute on Sunday.
The 38-year-old icon for the defending World Cup champions grabbed the again of his left leg and requested to return off, however seemed to be strolling usually as he made his exit to the locker room.
“After undergoing further medical tests this Monday, the initial diagnosis indicates an overload associated with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring,” Inter Miami mentioned in an announcement.
“The timeline for his return to physical activity will depend on his clinical and functional progress.”
That gave treasured little indication concerning the standing of the eight-time Ballon D´Or winner as Argentina prepares to defend the crown in a World Cup co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico that kicks off June 11.
Argentina’s first match might be 5 days later towards Algeria in Kansas Metropolis.
Messi has managed his workload since becoming a member of Inter Miami in 2023, with workforce employees recurrently excusing him from matches in congested fixture intervals.
MLS has began a break for the World Cup.
Messi has not formally confirmed he plans to play within the World Cup, however is extensively anticipated to return for what can be a record-matching sixth look on the finals.
Argentina’s squad is because of be named subsequent week and the South American giants will journey to the US for pre-World Cup friendlies towards Honduras on June 6 and Iceland on June 9.
