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Lionel Messi Ruled Out of Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup Match With Pumas UNAM

Messi’s mild right leg strain carries a one- to two-week recovery timeline that prompts Javier Mascherano to retool the frontline around Luis Suárez for Miami’s group stage decider.

Lionel Messi, center, walks off after suffering a minor right leg muscle injury that will keep him out of Inter Miami's crucial Leagues Cup match against Pumas
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Overview

  • Messi suffered a mild right leg muscle strain in the 11th minute against Necaxa after stumbling and colliding with Alexis Peña, forcing an early substitution.
  • The club confirmed the injury via official statement on August 6 and ruled Messi out of Wednesday’s Leagues Cup clash at Chase Stadium with a projected one- to two-week layoff.
  • Head coach Javier Mascherano said Messi usually recovers quickly but declined to set a firm return date, emphasizing caution given a congested schedule.
  • In Messi’s absence, Luis Suárez is expected to spearhead the attack alongside Tadeo Allende up front, with Federico Redondo slotting into midfield for added balance.
  • Inter Miami needs a victory over Pumas UNAM to advance to the quarterfinals, placing heavy responsibility on the reconfigured lineup to secure a knockout-round berth.