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Lionel Messi Likely To Miss Two Inter Miami CF Matches.

Lionel Messi Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi speaks during a ceremony honoring his Ballon d'Or trophy, before the team's club friendly soccer match against New York City FC, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, i

Lionel Messi is facing a potential absence from the upcoming matches for Inter Miami CF due to a right ankle injury sustained during the Copa América final. Miami coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino disclosed that Messi is likely to miss at least the next two games as a result of the injury. Further assessments will be conducted to ascertain the extent of the injury, with Martino refraining from speculating on the duration of Messi's absence.

The injury occurred when Messi twisted his ankle during the final match. Martino emphasized the need for comprehensive tests to evaluate the severity of the situation before providing a definitive prognosis. The team's kinesiologist, Walter Insaurralde, who also serves as the national team's kinesiologist, is closely monitoring Messi's condition and will await the test results.

Messi, aged 37, had to leave the field in tears during Argentina's victory over Colombia in the Copa América final after sustaining the injury in the 64th minute. Following the incident, he displayed visible distress and was seen with a significantly swollen right ankle. Despite the setback, Messi expressed optimism about his recovery in a social media post on Monday.

Coach Tata Martino reveals Messi likely to miss at least two games.
Potential absence of Messi from Inter Miami CF matches due to ankle injury.
Further assessments needed to determine severity of Messi's ankle injury.

Inter Miami CF, currently occupying the second position in the Eastern Conference standings, will face Toronto FC and Chicago Fire in their upcoming matches. The team will need to adapt to Messi's potential absence and adjust their strategies accordingly to maintain their competitive edge in the league.

It remains to be seen how long Messi will be sidelined and the impact of his absence on Inter Miami CF's performance in the upcoming fixtures. The team and fans alike will be eagerly awaiting updates on Messi's recovery and return to the field.

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