2024-09-15 18:03:44
Lionel Messi is finally returning to the field after a long wait. The Argentine star has fully recovered from the ankle injury. Coach Gerardo Martino said that Messi can return with the next match of Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS).
Miami’s next match is against the Philadelphia Union. Next Sunday (September 15) at 5:30 AM Bangladesh time, Miami will face Philadelphia at home.
On July 14, Messi left the field after injuring his ankle in the second half of the Copa America final. He was seen sitting in the dugout crying. However, Argentina left the field after winning the match. Lautaro Martinez’s goal in extra time beat Colombia to retain the title.
After that match, Messi’s injury was no less water. Miami coach said at the beginning, Messi will not be able to play at least two matches. Later, it was found that his injuries were serious. As a result, the eight-time Ballon d’Or superstar has to stay out of the field indefinitely.
Messi missed two of Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers this month, including several of Miami’s matches, due to injury. If all goes well, Messi’s regrets will end. “He (Messi) is fine now, on track to play tomorrow and after training we will decide the strategy for him,” Martino said. He will be found.’
The Miami coach hinted that Messi could be in the starting XI against Philadelphia, “He didn’t go to Chicago to play some minutes against Philadelphia or even get into the starting XI.”
In the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer, Miami is on top with 59 points in 27 games with 18 wins and 5 draws. Arguably, it will be easier for them to retain this position if Messi returns.