Argentina and Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi is set to miss the next two matches after injuring his right ankle during the 2024 Copa América final against Colombia.Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino revealed this on Tuesday.
Messi was substituted off in the first half of the encounter due to injury.
Following further testing, the MLS club announced that Messi “has suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle.” The statement added that Messi’s “availability will be determined by periodic assessments and the progress of his recovery.”
Inter Miami will face Toronto FC on Wednesday night and Chicago Fire on Saturday night. They will then begin defending their Leagues Cup title on July 27 against Puebla.