Inter Miami CF said Monday that Lionel Messi suffered from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring during Sunday’s win over the Philadelphia Union, forcing him to leave the pitch in the 73rd minute.
“After undergoing further medical tests this Monday, the initial diagnosis indicates an overload associated with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring,” Inter Miami stated in a press release. “The timeline for his return to physical activity will depend on his clinical and functional progress.”
The Miami captain asked to be substituted after taking a free kick in the 73rd minute of the match, the team’s final game before the World Cup break.
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Messi was seen grabbing at the upper part of his left thigh before requesting the substitution and heading directly into the locker room. He was replaced by Mateo Silvetti.
Messi required no additional help as he left the field or made his way to the locker room.
“As far as I know, we don’t have a report on that yet, but he really was fatigued. It was fatigue,” Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos said after the game. “Yes, it was fatigue. He was tired, the field was heavy, and rather than doubt, you always say not to take the risk.”
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The Argentina national team is set to face Algeria, Austria and Jordan in the World Cup’s group J. They will also play two pre-tournament friendlies against Honduras on June 6, and Iceland on June 9.
The defending champions will kick off the summer tournament on June 16 against Algeria in Kansas City. Manager Lionel Scaloni has not announced his 26-player World Cup roster.
