Inter Miami Advances to Champions Cup Quarterfinals, Faces Uncertainty Over Messi's Injury
Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez shine in victory, but Messi's injury casts shadow over upcoming matches.
- Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez led Inter Miami to a 3-1 win over Nashville SC, securing a spot in the Champions Cup quarterfinals with a 5-3 aggregate victory.
- Messi scored and assisted in the win but was forced off with a muscle overload in his right leg, raising concerns about his availability for future games.
- Inter Miami's head coach, Gerardo Martino, indicated Messi is likely to miss the next match against D.C. United, emphasizing the team's cautious approach to his fitness.
- Despite Messi's potential absence, Luis Suárez's performance, including a goal and an assist, highlights the team's depth and resilience.
- Inter Miami is set to face either Monterrey or Cincinnati in the quarterfinals of the Champions Cup, with the first leg scheduled for April 2.