
Inter Miami assistant coach Javier Morales has confirmed that Lionel Messi will be sidelined for the upcoming match against New York City FC due to a right hamstring injury. However, there is optimism within the club that Messi will be fit to return for the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal clash against Liga MX side Monterrey on Wednesday.
Morales stated that Messi is currently undergoing treatment with the physiotherapists and will not be available for the game on Saturday. The team is working diligently to ensure Messi's readiness for the crucial fixture against Monterrey next week.