Inter Miami manager Tata Martino has revealed the fact that Argentina legend Lionel Messi is training indoors and won’t be available for selection against Puebla at 01:00 tonight.
The manager revealed this during the press conference ahead of the match against Puebla for the Leagues Cup.
He said, “Leo has been exclusively working indoors with the kinesiologist; he’ll have some more days in the boot, and then we will see the timetable as to when he can return to training on the field.”
In addition, Martino said, “But his ankle is looking better every day. As for his mood, you can imagine how he feels knowing he can’t play. The days pass, and each day he is more eager to play, but you have to respect time, and he has to heal properly.”
Lionel Messi got injured in the 2024 Copa America final against the Colombia national team. He was taken off the pitch in the 66th minute of the game.
The Inter Miami fans are looking forward to seeing Lionel Messi return to the pitch to help them win the MLS title and also retain the America Leagues Cup.
America League Cup Fixtures
Matchday 1
Date: Sunday, July 28, 2024
Puebla vs. Inter Miami
Kick-Off Time: 1:00 a.m.
Houston Dynamo vs. Atlas
Kick-off Time: 1:00 a.m.
Philadelphia vs. Charlotte
Kick-off Time: 1:00 a.m.
New England vs. Mazatlán
Kick-off Time: 1:00 a.m.
NY Red Bulls vs. Toronto
Kick-off Time: 1:00 a.m.
St. Louis vs. FC Dallas
Kick-off Time: 2:00 a.m.
Guadalajara vs. San Jose
Kick-off Time: 3:00 a.m.
Monday, July 29, 2024
New York City vs. Querétaro
Kick Off Time: 1:00 am
Sporting KC vs. Chicago
Kick Off Time: 2:00 am
León vs. Portland
Kick off Time: 3:30 am.
Matchday 2
Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
San Luis vs. Montréal
Kick Off Time: 12:00 am
Pachuca vs. the NY Red Bulls
kick Off Time: 1:00 am
Monterrey vs. Austin
Kick Off Time: 2:00 am
Minnesota vs. Necaxa
Kick Off Time: 2:00 am
LAFC vs. Vancouver
Kick Off Time: 3:30 am
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Charlotte vs. Cruz Azul
Kick off Time: 1:00 am
Santos Laguna vs. D.C. United
Kick Off Time: 1:00 am
FC Dallas vs. Juárez
Kick Off Time: 2:00 am
Nashville vs. Mazatlán
Kick Off Time: 2:00 am
Tigres UANL vs. Puebla
Kick Off Time: 2:30 am
San Jose vs. LA Galaxy
Kick Off Time: 3:30 am
Friday, August 2, 2024
Cincinnati vs. Querétaro
Kick Off Time: 1:00 am
Toluca vs. Chicago
Kick Off Time: 2:00 am
Real Salt Lake vs. Atlas
Kick Off Time: 2:00 am
Portland vs. Colorado
Kick Off Time: 3:30 am
Matchday 3
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Tigres UANL vs. Inter Miami
Kick Off Time: 1:00 am
Monterrey vs. Pumas UNAM
Kick Off Time: 3:00 am
Vancouver vs. Club Tijuana
Kick Off Time: 3:00 am
Atalanta United vs. Santos Laguna
Kick Off Time: 9:00 pm
Monday, August 5, 2024
Orlando City vs. San Luis
Kick Off Time: 1:00 am
Philadelphia vs. Cruz Azul
Kick Off Time: 1:00 am
Pachuca vs. Toronto
Kick Off Time: 1:00 am
St. Louis vs. Juárez
Kick Off Time: 2:00 am
Guadalajara vs. LA Galaxy
Kick Off Time: 3:30 am
Seattle Sounders vs. Necaxa
Kick Off Time: 3:30 am
