Lionel Messi may be out for a long time due to a leg muscle injury, according to media reports. That has raised concerns about Inter Miami’s remaining Leagues Cup games and their possible last home game in the Argentina jersey. Miami coach Javier Mascherano has offered some comfort. According to reports, Messi could return to the field in tomorrow’s (Sunday) match.
Miami will host Los Angeles Galaxy at home at Chase Stadium on Sunday morning in a Major League Soccer (MLS) match. The Argentine superstar is ready to take the field for the first time, Miami’s coach has said. Messi was forced to leave the field after just 12 minutes in the Leagues Cup match against Necaxa on August 2 with a muscle injury in his right leg. Since then, he has been training with the team full-time since August 13.
Miami coach Mascherano, who is optimistic about Messi’s return before the upcoming match, said, “Leo is fine now. He has been training with the team since Wednesday. If nothing unusual happens, he will be included in the team for tomorrow’s match.” Meanwhile, Miami coach confirmed that Rodrigo de Paul will be in the squad against the Galaxy, although he has not been in training for a few days due to visa-related reasons.
Miami midfielder Federico Redondo recently joined La Liga club Elche and goalkeeper Drake Callender is also on the verge of joining Charlotte FC. Regarding the addition of new players to the team in this situation, Mascherano said: “There is still more than a week left in the transfer market. The team may seem small in terms of numbers, but we are quite balanced. Maybe we need players in certain positions, but I am happy with what I have.”
A few days ago, Inter Miami brought in Argentine midfielder De Paul from Atletico Madrid in the transfer window. Which has increased the team’s strength. They are trying to bring in more new players in defense and attack. According to sources, ESPN reported that Miami has contact with Gonzalo Pove, defender of Mexican club Cruz Azul. However, coach Mascherano was cautious about the matter and said, ‘(Regarding Pove) I know as much as you know. I don’t want to talk about players who are not in our squad. That would be disrespectful to our team and to other clubs and players.’
Accordingly, Argentina will play against Venezuela at home on September 5 in the 2026 World Cup qualifier. Four days after that match, the world champions will face Ecuador. Where there was uncertainty about Messi’s performance. Miami did not get LM Ten in the last two matches due to injuries.
FAQ
What injury did Lionel Messi suffer from recently?
Messi suffered a muscle injury in his right leg during the Leagues Cup match against Necaxa on August 2, 2025.
How long was Messi sidelined due to the injury?
He was out for nearly two weeks, missing Miami’s last two matches before returning to full training on August 13.
Is Messi fully fit to play against LA Galaxy?
According to coach Javier Mascherano, Messi has trained with the team and looks ready to play if no issues arise.
When will Inter Miami face LA Galaxy?
Inter Miami will host LA Galaxy at Chase Stadium on Sunday morning in an MLS match.
