Tata Martino Wonders When Leo Messi Will Return To Inter Miami
Gerardo Martino stated that his focus is to prepare for the US Open Cup final at the end of the month after Inter Miami ‘s humiliation at the hands of Gonzalo Pineda’s Atlanta. Lionel Messi was reported to be out due to muscular exhaustion.
Messi was unable to play for Inter Miami that suffered a difficult 5-2 loss, which makes the Florida team’s hopes of making it to the MLS Playoffs more difficult. “Messi has muscle fatigue, and it would’ve been very unwise to bring him to play this game,” his coach said.
The 36-year-old Argentine icon, who missed Argentina’s victory against Bolivia in the South American qualifying match in La Paz, stayed in Miami this past weekend together with Jordi Alba of Spain, who also has medical issues.
Marino stated, “Two days before we had already made the decision that they would not come. We ran the risk of worse consequences if they came to play this game. They will train tomorrow, and we will see it day by day. Nothing changes our outlook on how he will train. We have no urgent needs. If he is well and confident, he can get to play (on Wednesday), and if this doesn’t happen, he will wait a few more days.”
The pink squad, which won the League Cup in August, has the opportunity to win the US Open Cup on September 27 if it defeats the Houston Dynamo.
Tata Marino acknowledged, “The final is one game. It’s very tempting to go for a title.”
