This is news for people who like football in the United States and all around the world. Some people are excited. Some people are worried. Because of Lionel Messis injury, Inter Miami is going to play their preseason game, in Puerto Rico a little later than they planned.
The Argentine great played well on the field but then he had to leave the game in the second half. It was clear that the Argentine national was not feeling good and this made the fans of Inter Miami very worried, about the great.
The club said that Messi hurt his hamstring. This is bad enough that Messi will not be able to train and the game against Independiente del Valle has to be moved. It is now going to be on February 26. For fans it is hard to think about Messi not playing.
The timing of the Lionel Messi injury is a little bad though. The season opener for Inter Miami against Los Angeles FC is coming up on February 21. Inter Miami has a lot of work to do before this game.
What Type of Lionel Messi Injury Is?
Hamstring strains are really common in football. This type of injury happens when the muscle fibers in your hamstring get stretched far or tear. It usually occurs when you are running fast sprinting or changing direction which is something that football players like Lionel Messi do a lot.
If you have a hamstring strain you will probably be out for about two to three weeks before you can start training again. Sometimes it can take longer to recover if things do not go as planned with your hamstring strain.
Messi gave us a look at what is going on with him. He talked about his injury in a calm way. He said on media that he felt some tightness in his muscles. Messi was really disappointed that he had to miss the game against Puerto Rico. Messi said thank you to his fans. He really wants to play soccer again soon. He wants to get on the field as soon, as possible.
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The Bigger Picture for Inter Miami
The team in Miami is going to be a little different for now. Messi is a deal for Miami and it is not just about the way they play. He also helps the other players feel good about themselves. When Messi is not at practice other players, like Luis Suárez and Robert Taylor and some new players will have to work harder when the season starts.
This makes you wonder: Can the Miami team start the MLS season without Messi, their player? The Miami team is going to have to play without Messi. That is a big problem. Miami needs Messi. It will be hard for the Miami team to win without him.
The coaches and the staff and the fans are all watching what is going on with Messi closely. The thing is, even if Inter Miami forward is not ready to play the game by February 21. However, there is still hope that Messi can come in and play a little bit as a substitute.
