Lionel Messi Set For Inter Miami Return: Tata Martino Confirms

Inter Miami head teacher Tata Martino has provided an update on Lionel Messi returning to the pitch. The Argentine icon sustained harm in Argentina’s 2024 Copa America very last towards Colombia.

Messi needed to leave the pitch within the 66th minute with a right ankle injury after he turned hurt within the identical spot at some point of a strong venture within the first half. The 8-time Ballon d’Or winner was visible in tears on the bench with his right ankle critically swollen.

Although the final ended in a 1-0 win with Messi lifting his 2nd Copa América trophy for Argentina, the 37-month-vintage ahead has now not been back on the sphere considering and has been rehabilitating for the remaining months.

It was lately stated that Messi has been lower back at education with Inter Miami. But, there had been nevertheless doubts about whether he was going to be characteristic in a clash for the Herons. With absolutely everyone awaiting his return, Tata Martino has now shown the Argentine’s presence in their upcoming Premier League soccer fixture against Philadelphia Union on September 14 at Chase Stadium.

Martino stated (as translated from Spanish) (through José Armando on X):

Tata Martino: "Messi está disponible para el partido de mañana"

Después del entrenamiento de hoy se definirá el plan a seguir.#InterMiamiCF #Messi pic.twitter.com/awA1n5MNGw

— José Armando (@Jarm21) September 13, 2024

‘Messi is available for tomorrow’s match.” After today’s training, the plan to follow will be defined.”

When you consider his damage within the Copa us very last, Lionel Messi was now not available for eight fits for Inter Miami, even as he additionally overlooked two of Argentina’s 2026 global Cup Qualifier clashes in opposition to Chile and Colombia.

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Oscar Ustari on Lionel Messi after reunion at Inter Miami

Argentine goalkeeper Oscar Ustari, who recently joined Inter Miami, has spoken about reuniting with his countrywide teammate Lionel Messi. The 38-year-old antique shot-stopper heaped reward on the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, claiming that he stays true to his roots no matter his illustrious career. Ustari stated (via Goal):

“What I value most is how he always leads with the right foot forward, he’s never forgotten his roots. In the case with me, he has always been the same, so it makes me very happy that he hasn’t changed and with time he hasn’t developed that stubborness. He has achieved everything there is to achieve and he’s earned it by working hard. I am in a stage of enjoyment with Leo and I am happy to be here and to see him also enjoying it.”

Oscar Ustari finally shared the pitch with Lionel Messi 16 years ago for Argentina at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. The duo have also been within the Argentina squad for the 2006 FIFA Global Cup as teenagers. The previous Getafe goalkeeper signed for the Herons for the remainder of the 2024 important League Soccer (MLS) season, with his agreement valid until December 31, 2024.