Lionel Messi, 38, was forced off with an injury in the 11th minute of Saturday’s Leagues Cup match against Necaxa at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdable.
Prior to exiting the match, the Argentine star seemed to be treated for discomfort in his upper right leg or groin area, then walked unaided to the locker room.
How did Messi get injury during Inter Miami vs Nexaca game?
Messi advanced with the ball and drove toward Necaxa’s defensive line, but he lost his footing near the edge of the penalty area, colliding with defender Alexis Peña before falling to the turf. Frustrated, he struck the ground as Necaxa cleared the ball from danger.
Shortly afterward, Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi was isolated near the left sideline around midfield when he suddenly sat down on the field, then reclined onto his back for a moment before the medical staff came over to assess him.
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano made the decision to substitute Lionel Messi with Federico Redondo during a recent match. Messi, who has been dealing with recurring thigh strain issues since Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers in March, has still managed an impressive season, scoring 18 goals and providing nine assists in 18 MLS appearances.
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