Lionel Messi Will Not Play for Inter Miami Against Tigres UANL
Lionel Messi will not be playing in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match against Tigres UANL. The Argentine superstar is still recovering from a right ankle ligament injury and is not yet ready to return to the pitch.
The match against Tigres UANL is crucial to determine the League Cup seeding as both teams have already secured their places in the round of 32 after defeating Pueblo in the group stage.
Inter Miami’s next opponent in the knockout stages will be either MLS rival Toronto FC or Pachuca from LIGA MX. If Miami wins over Tigres, they will face the loser of the Toronto-Pachuca game; if they lose, they meet the winner.
Despite progressing to the knockout stages, Martino is aware of the strength of Tigres UANL and sees Saturday’s match as an important test for his team.
Inter Miami have put in an impressive performance, winning seven of their last eight games without Messi since June 1. The match against Tigres UANL is crucial to determine the seeds in the League Cup as both teams have already secured their places in the round of 32 after defeating Pueblo in the group stage.
Inter Miami’s next opponent in the knockout stages will be either MLS rival Toronto FC or Pachuca from LIGA MX. If Miami wins over Tigres, they will face the loser of the Toronto-Pachuca game; if they lose, they meet the winner.
Despite already advancing to the knockout stage, Martino recognizes the strength of Tigres UANL and sees Saturday’s match as an important test for his team.
Inter Miami have put in an impressive performance, winning seven of their last eight games without Messi since June 1.
Lionel Messi Will Not Play for Inter Miami?
No, Lionel Messi will not play for defending champions Inter Miami against Tigres in Saturday’s home League Cup tie, despite recovering well from an injury problem.