Inter Miami provide update on Lionel Messi after suffering hamstring injury against Necaxa
The MLS club has provided an update, saying Messi underwent medical tests to evaluate the extent of the injury.
The results confirmed a minor muscle injury in the forward's right leg.
The club did not provide a timeline for the 38-year-old's return, but he is expected to miss Miami's next Leagues Cup match against UNAM Pumas on Wednesday.
Messi fell to the ground after coming into contact with Necaxa's Raul Sanchez and Alexis Pena early in the game.
The Argentine sought medical attention but was forced to leave after 11 minutes, with Federico Redondo subbed on as his replacement.
Messi's injury will likely be a big blow for Miami, who are aiming to reach the second round of the Leagues Cup with a positive result against Pumas.
The former Barcelona star has been a key player for the Herons this season, scoring 24 goals and providing 10 assists in 31 appearances across all competitions.
Miami relied heavily on Messi at the recent FIFA Club World Cup, where he played over 90 minutes in all four matches of the competition.
The World Cup winner led his team to Leagues Cup success in 2023, scoring in normal time and converting his penalty in the final against Nashville SC.
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