This is the second consecutive match that Messi has been absent from Inter Miami, after the away win over Houston Dynamo FC with a score of 4-1 in the second round of MLS (American professional soccer league) on March 3. Coach Mascherano only explained that the 37-year-old Argentine star was tired and overloaded, so he could not risk his best player.
Messi watched the match in the stands with the two co-owners of Inter Miami, billionaire brothers Jorge Mas (right) and Jose Mas.
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"Messi has no injuries, but as the games progress, he feels tired and overloaded. That's why we decided not to use Messi in Houston as well as the match against Cavalier in the CONCACAF Champions League.
Messi had a similar injury before, and had to rest for more than a month (last season). Therefore, we do not want to take any risks. We let him rest, when he is completely comfortable and healthy, Messi will play," coach Mascherano said in an interview with Deporte Total USA on March 7.
Without Messi, Inter Miami faced many difficulties against Jamaican opponents, Cavalier Club, in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League round of 16. Coach Mascherano's team was lucky to escape a goal at the end of the first half thanks to VAR intervention, in a situation where an opposing player handled the ball in the penalty area before leading to a goal.
Suarez once again takes on the role left by his close friend Messi
Joy and comfort only came to Messi and the members of Inter Miami Club in the second half, when veteran players like Suarez and Busquets played with great effort to help the home team regain the advantage with a score of 2-0.
Busquets created an opportunity for striker Tadeo Allende to open the score 1-0 in the 61st minute, before Suarez made a big mark by once again taking on the role left by his close friend Messi, scoring the 2-0 goal in the 83rd minute to seal the victory for Inter Miami.
Although the victory was hard-fought, with a score of 2-0, Inter Miami has one foot in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals before the second leg against Cavalier away in Kingston, Jamaica at 7am on March 14.
In the quarterfinals, if Inter Miami advances, they will likely face Los Angeles FC, who beat Columbus Crew 3-0 in the first leg of the round of 16.
Meanwhile, regarding the possibility of when Messi will return to play, people will have to wait and see in the upcoming match when Inter Miami meets Charlotte FC in the 3rd round of MLS, also at home, taking place at 3:00 a.m. on March 10.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/messi-dinh-chan-thuong-bi-an-inter-miami-dat-1-chan-vao-tu-ket-concacaf-champions-league-185250307104215635.htm
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