Miami, Aug 5: Inter Miami CF provided a fresh update for club captain Lionel Messi, stating that he has suffered a minor muscle injury. However, the MLS club did not provide a timeline for the 38-year-old’s return to action.Messi was forced to make an early exit from Inter Miami’s 5-4 penalty kick shootout win over Necaxa on Saturday evening, due to an injury picked up in the opening minutes of the Leagues Cup Phase One clash at Chase Stadium.
“Messi underwent medical tests to evaluate the extent of the muscle discomfort he experienced during last night’s Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, which forced him to leave the field,” Inter Miami statement read.
“The results confirmed a minor muscle injury in his right leg. His medical clearance will depend on his clinical progress and response to treatment,’ it added.