Mascherano places no timeframe on Messi´s return from hamstring damage

Javier Mascherano put no timescale on Lionel Messi’s return from a hamstring damage sustained towards Necaxa.

Inter Miami star Messi went down within the eighth minute of Saturday’s Leagues Cup match after a problem from two defenders, and was seen gingerly strolling in direction of midfield as play continued.

He was then given remedy by the medical employees close to the Miami bench earlier than being substituted for Federico Redondo within the eleventh minute, with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner going straight down the tunnel.

Medical exams confirmed that Messi has an issue in his proper leg and is definite to overlook Inter’s subsequent match towards Pumas on Wednesday.

After watching his facet win 5-4 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw, coach Javier Mascherano stated that the severity of Messi’s damage was nonetheless unclear.

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“He felt discomfort,” Mascherano stated.

“We won’t be able to know till [Monday] how extreme the damage is. There’s in all probability one thing there. He was not in ache, however he did really feel a pull.”

Messi missed a few Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers earlier within the 12 months on account of an adductor damage.

The ex-Barcelona celebrity has been in glowing kind for Miami this time period, scoring 18 targets in 18 MLS matches in 2025.