Lionel Messi Leads Inter Miami CF to Victory Before Injury Forces Early Exit
In a thrilling Concacaf Champions Cup match, Lionel Messi shone before a leg injury forced him to leave the game early. Messi had a goal and an assist as Inter Miami CF secured a 3-1 victory over Nashville SC in the second leg of the round-of-16 matchup.
Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino confirmed that Messi is likely to miss Saturday’s MLS match against D.C. United as the team opts for a cautious approach towards the superstar’s injury. Martino revealed that Messi is dealing with a muscle overload in his right leg, and the team does not want to take any unnecessary risks with him.
Despite the setback, Messi’s impact on the game was undeniable. Before being substituted in the 50th minute, Messi assisted Luis Suárez for the opening goal and netted his fifth goal of the season to give Miami a 2-0 lead.
With a 5-3 aggregate score, Miami advanced to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. They are now set to face the winner of the series between Monterrey and FC Cincinnati on April 2.
Fans will have to wait to see if Messi will be fit to play in the next crucial match. Stay tuned for updates on Messi’s recovery and Inter Miami CF’s journey in the competition.
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