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All you should know is whether Lionel Messi is hurt and why he is not playing for Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi and fellow former FC Barcelona standout Jordi Alba will not be playing matches for a while as the two are recovering from their injuries.

There have been speculations by fans as to why the two will not be playing for Inter Miami. Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino has confirmed the fact that Messi will not be playing for a while, and it could be a possibility that Messi and Alba might miss out on the U.S. Cup open final.

The Inter Miami game is a big one where they will fight against Houston Dynamo, but Gerardo is still unsure of the fact that Lionel Messi will be present during the match. Let us take a deep dive into what has taken place and figure out the reason behind Messi’s absence.

Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi

Why is Lionel Messi not playing for Inter Miami?

Lionel Messi has been an asset for Inter Miami, and it is due to Messi’s hard work that they have gotten a ticket to the U.S. Open Cup final.

Messi talks with a few players, such as Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, who have been big assets for Inter City. He will not be praying for Inter City in Orlando.

They have taken this step as a precautionary measure to prevent him from getting any serious injuries before the U.S. Open Cup final. Inter Miami will try to win the trophy against the Houston Dynamo.

Coach Gerardo gave confirmation of the fact that Messi is facing problems with an old scar. There is no specific injury, but due to the excessive workload and pressure that he has endured during the game, he is advised to rest for a while.

Will Lionel Messi play in the finals?

A few weeks ago, Lionel Messi played with Argentina’s national team in South America, but he did not appear for the second half in Bolivia.

On Messi’s condition, Coach Gerardo commented that his scars, have to be taken day by day, and something can be said about his condition that, upon evaluation, he will be able to come back in the game. The main focus stands on the fact that he will be able to bounce back and place in the U.S. Open finals.

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