Inter Miami’s head coach Xavier Mantrano said that he chose to rest Lionel Messi On Sunday, the Argentina Star was shown in three matches in three matches in seven days in an attempt to stop the injury against Houston Dynamo.
The revelation that would not travel to Texas for Messi Major League Soccer match, inspired Houston to give free tickets for the latter match for fans struggling with Miami. Mashcerano confirmed on Wednesday that Messi was not hurt, but he chose 37 -year -old to rest after a busy start in MLS and ConcacAF Champions Cup.
“Leo has not been hurt,” Mascherano said on the availability of media.
“Obviously, with matches, he has felt tired, he has an surcharge, but that’s why we decided that he has not gone to Houston. So, we have already suffered some injuries and we don’t want to fall back on a player, because if we don’t give him a certain rest, he gets injured and we don’t want to get out for a month.”
Inter Miami now prepares to face Jamaica’s side Cavalier FC in the first phase of the ConcacAF Champions Cup round of 16 at Chess Stadium on Thursday. It is not clear whether Messi will facilitate Messi, despite being trained normally with his peers.
“the chances [that Leo plays] The rest are similar to the players. We will see We will see what we decide tomorrow. To date, I have not confirmed the team’s 100%, “Maschherano said.
“Leo is training. He trained yesterday, he trained today. We will see, he is in good health, but we will see what is good for us.”
The coach revealed that goalkeeper Drake collar And defender Marcello Weigandt Be unavailable for selection due to injuries.
Winger Robert Taylor After suffering from fever last week, Thursday failed to train with the team before the game, but Masherano did not clarify its availability for the Champions Cup game.