Inter Miami has announced in an official statement that their star Lionel Messi is suffering from right ankle ligament problems, but without revealing the expected duration of his absence.
The “little flea” left the Argentina-Colombia match in the 2024 Copa America final after 66 minutes due to the injury, and pictures later showed how swollen his ankle was.
The good news is that Messi will not need surgery on his ankle, but the bad news is that he will be forced to stay out for a long time.
Initially, the 36-year-old will not participate in Inter Miami matches for at least 6 weeks.
This period could be extended, as it now depends on how Messi’s body responds to physiotherapy and how quickly he recovers.
Messi’s long absence is a big blow to Inter Miami’s strong bid for the MLS title this season, as the former Barcelona star is the most influential player in Tata Martino’s squad.
