Lionel Messi’s Return Date “Hidden” from Inter Miami Teammates Amid Injury Concerns
Lionel Messi’s Injury Update: Lionel Messi’s return to action remains uncertain, with details about his recovery being kept secret from his Inter Miami teammates. The Argentine star sustained an ankle injury during the Copa America final, and there is no clear timeline for his return.
What Happened: Messi, who was in tears after the final, suffered the injury while playing for Argentina. Since then, he has been sidelined, missing the MLS All-Star Game and possibly the Leagues Cup. The severity of his injury has led to speculation about a lengthy absence.
Current Situation: Inter Miami and Messi’s camp have not disclosed a return date, leading to uncertainty among his teammates. USMNT star Julian Gressel expressed concerns, noting that Messi is currently wearing a protective boot and minimizing movement to aid recovery. Gressel hopes Messi will return sooner than anticipated, despite the situation appearing dire.
What Gressel Said: In an interview with the Player/Manager podcast, Gressel commented on Messi’s condition, stating, “It looked bad, and the way he’s walking doesn’t seem so great, but he’s trying to protect it. Honestly, I don’t have a return date, it’s being kept well hidden, even from us. I hope he’s back soon and not in a month or two.”
What’s Next: Inter Miami are focusing on Messi’s full recovery rather than rushing his return. The club aims to have him back to full fitness for the crucial stages of the season, with hopes of a historic MLS Cup victory still alive.
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