Lionel Messi Eases Injury Fears After Early Exit During Inter Miami-Philadelphia Union Match
Lionel Messi exited the match against the Philadelphia Union due to a left hamstring overload, which was confirmed as muscle fatigue. He had previously contributed two assists in a record-setting 6-4 victory before leaving the field in the 73rd minute. The injury update has provided relief for Argentina as they prepare for upcoming friendlies and the World Cup.
- ▪Messi recorded two assists in a 6-4 win against the Philadelphia Union before exiting in the 73rd minute.
- ▪Medical tests confirmed a left hamstring overload caused by muscle fatigue.
- ▪Head coach Guillermo Hoyos cited precautionary measures for Messi's substitution.
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1 of 2 2 of 2 Sports 10 Mins ago 3 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Lionel Messi recorded two assists in a record-setting 6-4 win against the Philadelphia Union before exiting in the 73rd minute for substitute Mateo Silvetti Medical tests confirmed a left hamstring overload caused by muscle fatigue with head coach Guillermo Hoyos citing precautionary measures Argentina will play friendlies against Honduras and Iceland in early June before opening its title defense against Algeria on June 16 Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi sparked injury concerns for the Argentina national team after exiting a high-scoring 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Sunday. The 38-year-old forward grabbed at his hamstring in the second half and gestured to the sidelines for a substitution.
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