Inter Miami’s head coach Xavier Mantrano revealed the team to control Lionel MessiWell tired to avoid any injury, confirming that the player continues to be healthy enough to visit the upcoming match against Atlanta United on Sunday night at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
After a busy start in the 2025 campaign, with three games in seven days, Mascherano chose Messi to rest for three matches due to load management. He failed to feature Houston Dynamo, Cavalier FC and Charlotte FC before returning to the pitch against Cavalier in the second phase of the ConcaCAF Champions Cup Round of 16 series on Thursday night.
“Some voices were saying that we were taking a risk, but we had planned it. The idea was that he used to play for good feelings again to play 30-35 minutes in Jamaica. Finally, we were able to find time to do it well,” Mascherano said.
“We tried to take Messi away from the surcharge, so that it did not go beyond that. We tried to handle it the best way. Fortunately, we were able to control it and it did not turn into an injury or much too much. Today he is better and we decided to give him a minute. There is no secret.”
Mascherano said that the inter -Miami has been in constant contact with the National Team doctors to update the Medical Staff. La albicalest In March International Window, the player should not have any problem in participating with the team.
Masterano said: “Obviously [Argentina national team] Doctors here are in contact with doctors and they are what especially talk about it. I have not talked with the coaching staff, but if they have any consultation, I will talk to them. I don’t think this would be necessary because doctors are in touch all the time. ,
Argentina has to face Uruguay and Brazil in the Conmbol World Cup qualifier during the March International Window. La albicalest The area leads the field with 25 points in 12 sports, securing a place for the 2026 version of the tournament.
It is unknown if Messi will have the facility for Inter Miami on Sunday night against Atlanta United before reporting for international duty, although Mascherano confirmed that he would travel with the rest of the squad.