Lionel Messi's Status Uncertain for Inter Miami's Match Against Orlando City
Inter Miami's star forward may sit out due to a minor knee injury, with his availability to be determined after final evaluations.
- Messi sustained a knee injury during Inter Miami's recent win over CF Montreal, leading to his current questionable status.
- Assistant coach Javi Morales indicated Messi's participation will depend on his condition after Tuesday's training session.
- The new MLS rule requiring players to leave the field for two minutes after medical attention has drawn criticism from Messi and the team.
- Inter Miami leads the MLS Eastern Conference but faces a challenging schedule with three games in a week.
- Defender Jordi Alba is set to return from injury, providing a boost to the team.