Inter Miami Provide Worrying Update on Lionel Messi After World Cup Winner Misses Training

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi | Imago

Inter Miami Provide Worrying Update on Lionel Messi After World Cup Winner Misses Training

Stephen Awino 09:59 - 27.04.2025

Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano has provided a worrying update about Lionel Messi following their CONCACAF Champions Cup loss.

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano has provided a worrying update about Lionel Messi.

The Argentine, whose campaign has been riddled with injuries, reportedly missed practice as the Inter Miami boss considers changes after the CONCACAF Champions Cup loss to Vancouver.

Mascherano revealed that Messi, who missed practice alongside former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez, was fatigued following the Champions Cup loss.

PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Google News, Stay informed with Latest Sport News

What Happened?

Lionel Messi has missed Inter Miami's training.
Lionel Messi has missed Inter Miami's training.

The Argentine played the full 90 minutes as Inter Miami fell 2-0 to Vancouver on April 25.

Mascherano revealed that the pitch they played on and the travel distance played a part in the Argentine's fatigue.

"Surely there will be changes in the team," Mascherano told reporters, as quoted by Goal.com.

"Because clearly, I think that it's important to prioritize the next game, and to get out of the defeat we need to win."

"Messi ended the game well. Obviously, he was fatigued; playing on synthetic grass can make a player even more fatigued due to the floor. But he finished the game well," he added.

The 38-year-old veteran has started in five of Inter Miami's last eight outings after a stint on the sidelines with injury.

"One thing is to play every three days. Most of our players are used to it; another thing is to play with less than 72 hours," said Mascherano.

What Next for Inter Miami?

Inter Miami's next outing is against Dallas on Sunday.

Though it remains to be seen whether Messi will feature for the MLS club, as Mascherano has promised changes.