While Suarez, Busquets, and Jordi Alba competed for Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup opener, a 2-0 triumph against Puebla (Mexico), Messi stayed out of the action.
-year-old Argentine star will sit out the first match of the season as he begins his quest to defend the title this year.
Luis Suarez scores as Inter Miami defeats Puebla 2-0 while Lionel Messi, a close friend of Suarez’s, watches from the stands.
Messi keeps a close eye on the game.
A CUT OF THE SCREEN
Luis Suarez scores as Inter Miami defeats Puebla 2-0 while Lionel Messi, a close friend of Suarez’s, watches from the stands.
Once Inter Miami took the lead in the ninth minute thanks to a goal by Matias Rojas, the Argentine legend was able to kick back and enjoy the game. Suarez, a personal friend of his, scored the game-winning goal in the 72nd minute of the second half.
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Messi hurt his right ankle in the Copa America final and has yet to fully recover. His eight-game absences for Inter Miami include seven in the Major League Soccer.
Inter Miami had a remarkable run during this time, losing just once while winning all six of their MLS matches and cruising to a perfect 2-0 opening round victory against Puebla in the League Cup. Inter Miami got off to a great start in their title defense with goals from Matias Rojas and Suarez.
There will be three teams in each group, and the two best will move on. With their home victory over Puebla, Inter Miami has already guaranteed their spot in the round of 16. Next up, at 7 a.m. on August 4, Inter Miami will take on Tigres UANL, another Mexican team, on the road. Tata Martino’s squad will head into the round of 32 with an easier opponent after securing first place in their group with just a draw.
Luis Suarez scores as Inter Miami defeats Puebla 2-0 while Lionel Messi, a close friend of Suarez’s, watches from the stands.
Inter Miami, coached by Busquets, performed admirably without Messi.
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Messi is making a full comeback from his injury, says coach Tata Martino. Nevertheless, we will diligently assess and track his progress daily once he resumes playing.
The American media also offered other forecasts, such as whether Messi will rejoin Inter Miami for the next League Cup defense. The Argentine superstar is available to play in the August 4 match against Tigres UANL Club.
Because coach Tata Martino is afraid Messi would hurt himself, this is highly unlikely to happen. According to the Miami Herald (USA), Messi will only be able to return to the pitch for Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup’s last round of fixtures, given his current rehabilitation.