In The Aftermath Of A Wrinkle Ligament Injury, Lionel Messi Is Threatened With Absence Of Two Club Matches

Lionel Messi suffered an ankle injury during the 2024 Copa America final (Instagram/@leomessi).

JAKARTA - Lionel Messi's latest condition finally found a bright spot. Inter Miami as Messi's club under the guise of revealing the real situation of the star.

According to information reported by ESPN, Inter Miami stated that the Argentina captain suffered a ligamentary injury to his right ankle while undergoing the 2024 Copa America final.

"After a medical evaluation, it was determined that Leo Messi suffered a ligament injury to his right ankle."

"The captain's availability will be determined by his periodic assessment and recovery progress," the Inter Miami official statement said.

Despite knowing the injury to his players, Inter Miami did not explain how long Messi would be out.

However, there was a statement by Gerardo Martino as Inter Miami coach before the La Pulga test results were announced. Martino had said that it was possible that Messi would miss two matches due to his condition.

"His ankle sprained and the injury was there. So, it is necessary to do a test and wait for the results."

"I had the opportunity to see other pictures. There will be tests carried out to determine the severity of the situation, whether he really has to rest in the next two matches," Martino said earlier.

"We always get information through kineciologist Walter Insaurralde, who is also a national team (Argentina) kineciologist. He is very careful in providing the final diagnosis before the results come out," said Martino.

Messi picked up an injury as Argentina won 1-0 against Colombia in the 2024 Copa America final. The player fell in the 64th minute and fell silent minutes before removing his right shoe and walking slowly off the pitch.

Messi was then seen covering his face and crying. Not long after, the camera then showed Messi's condition on the bench with his right ankle swollen.

If conditions are still not possible, Messi could miss two club games. Inter Miami will host Toronto FC on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, evening (local time) and Chicago Fire on Saturday, July 20, 2024, evening (local time).

After the two parties, there was a MLS Cup match on July 27, 2024 in Puebla.