Overview

• Messi left the game in the 11th minute against Necaxa after feeling hamstring discomfort and was replaced by Federico Redondo.
• Inter Miami rallied to a 2-2 draw and won the ensuing penalty shootout 5-4 to secure an extra point in Leagues Cup group play.
• Initial medical scans have been completed and the club’s medical staff are set to report on the injury’s grade before Wednesday’s fixture.
• Mascherano expressed hope that the issue is minor but stressed that Messi will not be risked if tests indicate a more serious strain.
• Miami holds five points after two matches and will need a positive result against Pumas UNAM to bolster its bid for knockout-stage qualification.