The superstar of Inter Miami CF, Lionel Messiwill be out indefinitely due to a ligament injury in his right ankle, his team, Inter Miami, announced. He suffered the injury during Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Colombia on Sunday in the Copa America final in Miami.
“Following a medical assessment, it has been determined that Leo Messi has suffered a ligament injury to his right ankle,” the statement read. “The captain’s availability will be determined by regular evaluations and the progress of his recovery.” Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino said earlier Tuesday, before the test results came back, that Messi was expected to miss at least two games.
“He twisted his ankle and the injury is present, so tests are needed and we have to wait for the results,” Martino told reporters. “I have had the opportunity to see other images. Tests will be done to determine the severity of the situation. We are always informed through our kinesiologist Walter Insaurralde, who is also the kinesiologist of the national team. He is very cautious in giving a final diagnosis before the results come in.”
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Inter Miami sits second in the Eastern Conference standings heading into home games this week against Toronto FC on Wednesday and Chicago Fire on Saturday. Messi, 37, has recorded 12 goals and 13 assists in 12 MLS games this season, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s first full campaign.
