Messi will miss two Inter Miami matches with ankle injury

On Tuesday, Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino announced that Lionel Messi will miss the team’s next two Major League Soccer games due to a right ankle injury suffered in the Copa America final win against Brazil.

Messi will miss two Inter Miami matches with ankle injury

TV cameras saw the 37-year-old soccer great leaving the pitch in the 64th minute after a 1-0 win over Colombia with a swollen ankle.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will miss Inter Miami’s home games against Toronto FC on Wednesday and the Chicago Fire on Saturday. Martino said a further inspection would determine the problem’s severity. “He must have more tests and wait for the results to continue serving them.

Messi quickly told football fans on Instagram that he was well after a tough Sunday match. The football player thanked everyone for their thoughts and wishes, saying he is well and hopes to get back on the field and enjoy his favourite activities.

The team has 47 points and is in second place in MLS and the Eastern Conference after defeating Miami 6-1 on July 6. Cincinnati is just one point behind. Inter Miami will defend the Leagues Cup against MLS and Mexican teams next week.

Messi will miss two Inter Miami matches with ankle injury

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