Overview

• Messi exited the Necaxa match in the 11th minute after colliding with defender Alexis Peña, experiencing a hamstring twinge.
• Mascherano said Messi felt discomfort in his right isquiotibial area and that further tests will reveal the injury’s extent.
• The 38-year-old Argentine had contributed two assists in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup opener against Atlas.
• Federico Redondo replaced Messi early in the game to help shore up the midfield.
• Inter Miami remains in group play and must await Messi’s evaluation before finalizing plans for the Pumas UNAM fixture.