Lionel Messi to miss Inter Miami's next game after leaving Toronto match early
Lionel Messi had to exit Inter Miami's game against Toronto FC with an apparent injury and will miss Sunday's game at Orlando.SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
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Lionel Messi Injured, Will Miss at Least One Game for Inter MiamiThe Inter Miami star will miss Sunday’s game against Orlando City.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•SACBEE.COM
Jordi Alba - Hamstring injury confirmedAlba had suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's 4-0 win over Toronto FC, per Inter Miami and MLS writer Alex Windley.
ImpactTata Martino had originally called Alba's injury "fatigue", but it has been revealed that he suffered a hamstring injury. He will not be available Sunday as his status for the U.S Open Cup Finals against Houston Wednesday remains questionable. Noah Allen is expected to take his place at left back for the time being.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Lionel Messi - Undergoing testsMessi (leg) is set to undergo tests to find out the significance of his injury Thursday, according to Gaston Edul of TyC Sports.
ImpactMessi is set for scans today following his leg injury suffered against Toronto Wednesday. Tata Martino already ruled him out of Sunday's match against Orlando and will remain questionable for the U.S Open Cup final versus Houston Wednesday until the results from his tests are revealed.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Brandon Servania - Leaves injured against MiamiServania (leg) left Wednesday's match against Miami with what looked to be a pretty serious injury.
ImpactServania was an early exit from Wednesday's match after picking up an injury to his leg that appeared to be pretty serious. He has only registered 14 minutes in the match before being subbed off after coming on for an injured Victor Vazquez. This could be a huge loss for Toronto as he has the second-most starts of any player on the team and has been the leader in the midfield this season. If he is not able to participate on Saturday against New York City FC, then expect Latif Blessing, Franco Ibarra or Deandre Kerr to start.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jordi Alba - Will miss next matchAlba will not be an option for Saturday's match against Orlando, according to manager Tata Martino.
ImpactAlba was an early exit from the match against Toronto due to fatigue, according to manager Tata Martino, and will not be an option for the next match, as Miami prioritizes the U.S. Open Cup. It does not seem like his injury is serious after Martino stated, "I don't believe it's anything new or anything worse than what they already have. It's fatigue. I don't think it's a muscular injury," but it does seem like they are just preserving him for the highly anticipated U.S. Open Cup final. Alba will miss this weekend's match but should be back in the lineup for Wednesday's final.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Lionel Messi - Out for Orlando matchMessi (leg) will not be an option for Saturday's game against Orlando, according to manager Tata Martino.
ImpactMessi exited early from Wednesday's match against Toronto, limping off the field, and will miss Saturday's match after Tata Martino ruled him out with fatugue. Martino stated, "I don't believe it's anything new or anything worse than what they have. It's fatigue. I don't think it's a muscular injury." It does not seem to a very serious knock but is very obvious that Martino is prioritizing the U.S. Open Cup and does not want to risk running Messi into the ground after ruling him out for the weekend. Either Leonardo Campana or Nicolas Stefanelli will start against Orlando with Messi sidelined.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
