The Argentine Gerardo Martinotechnician of the Inter Miamispoke about the physical condition of Leo Messi at a press conference in which he also asked “who wouldn’t like to participate in a Club World Cup?”, referring to the uncertainty about which team in the MLS will complete the group of representatives in the new tournament that will debut in 2025.
“We have the objectives for this year, what lies ahead, but the other part and the way of qualifying will be determined by those who have to decide,” he said. Martino in the preview of the MLS match at the field of Atlanta United.
“Obviously we would like to. Who wouldn’t like to take part in a Club World Cup?” he asked.
USA has already secured the presence of Seattle Sounders in the Club World Cup, for being the winners of the Concacaf Champions League of 2022.
But, as the host country, USA will be able to send one more team to the new invitational tournament.
There has been speculation for months about what criteria will be used to choose the last representative of USAwith the Inter Miami of Leo Messi, 2023 Leagues Cup champions in the spotlight.
It is the FIFA the one in charge of deciding who gets the place and it is possible that the last ticket will be given to the champion of the local league, and not to the one of the Leagues Cupsources close to the MLS told EFE.
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At the press conference, Martino reported that Messi will be part of the expedition of Inter Miami both this Wednesday in Atlanta like Saturday in New York.
“Messi ended well (the match against Philadelphia Union), tired obviously are the first ninety minutes after a long time, but it ended very well,” he said.
“He is going to travel to Atlanta and New York. There are three games in one week, including travel, so you have to look at it day by day and try not to expose yourself to any injuries. Messi “It was different from others. In this case, the 15 days of selection were almost like a fine-tuning. I was fine and completed the match,” he added.
Messi He returned to competition last Saturday after two months out and scored two goals and gave an assist to the Uruguayan Luis Suarez in his team’s victory against the Union.
