Lionel Messi has secured his first major trophy with Inter Miami as they won the league’s cup. Following their victory in the league cup, Inter Miami is now set to compete in the final of the US Open Cup against the Houston Dynamo on Thursday.
However, there is considerable concern among Miami supporters regarding Messi’s condition ahead of this crucial final match. Messi’s injury woes began during the World Cup qualifiers when he left the field during the match against Ecuador. He subsequently missed several matches due to injury, including a crucial World Cup selection match against Bolivia. He also sat out the match against Atlanta United due to fatigue and discomfort.
Messi’s fitness issues have raised questions about his readiness for the upcoming final, and Coach Martino had mentioned earlier that he would wait until the last moment to decide if Messi could play. Even if Messi is included in the final, there is doubt about his ability to perform at his best given his recent injuries.
The absence of Messi in the final would be a significant blow to Inter Miami, who are already facing challenges. The decision to include or exclude Messi from the match will depend on his condition closer to the game.
Before this final, Coach Martino had stated, “I see him every day separately. I will talk to him and find out how he feels. Making this decision is not easy, but I will wait. The best decision will be made before taking any action.”
Inter Miami fans will be eagerly awaiting the final verdict on Messi’s availability and hoping that he can contribute effectively if he does play in the crucial match.
