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Lionel Messi injury update: Inter Miami boss Tata Martino shares why Argentine was removed in 49th minute of their CONCACAF Champions Cup victory over Nashville SC

<p>Speaking postgame after their 3-1 (5-3 aggregate) victory over Nashville SC, Martino shared that the Argentine is likely to be a doubt this weekend when the Herons take on D.C. United. Messi was subbed off in the 49th minute of the match, having already <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/inter-miami-lionel-messi-goal-concacaf-chamoions-cup/blt4f7cc2c1e820817a" target="_blank">scored a goal</a> and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/lionel-messi-luis-suarez-inter-miami-concacaf-champions-cup-nashville-sc/blt7e0dbc4c5b73cf2f" target="_blank">provided an assist</a> in the first half of the game.</p><div class="affiliate-button-container theme-1" data-name="Apple TV"><div class="affiliate-button"><img class="logo" height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2de198b67da95a2e/65709d2436cf7d0407034ef9/Apple_TV.png" style="width: 72;height: 40;"><span class="affiliate-text">Get the MLS Season Pass today!</span></div><a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=goal_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l39UY" class="affiliate-button-link" target="_blank">Stream games now</a></div>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>"He is overloaded on the right posterior (leg). We don't want to run a risk. We tried to see if he could go for a little longer, but it was bothering him. I imagine that for Saturday's game [against D.C. United] he is not going to be available."</p>

WHAT TATA MARTINO SAID

<p>The Miami Herald's<a href="https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mls/inter-miami/article286533920.html" target="_blank"> Michelle Kaufman reports</a> that the injury sustained is a hamstring strain. Ahead of two international friendlies with Argentina starting next week, the Herons talisman's status for both club and country is now seemingly up in the air.</p><p>He recently missed Inter Miami's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/inter-miami-lionel-messi-cf-montreal/blt679116f456d20199" target="_blank">shocking 3-2 loss to CF Montreal</a> due to what Martino described as 'rest' for the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, but many suspected it was due to a shin injury that had him listed as <em>questionable</em> on the club's injury report just hours before the match.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Last Fall, when Messi was sidelined with a "scar tissue flare-up", he missed four matches for Inter Miami. The Herons went winless in the six matches - across all competitions - that followed. In 2024, their one match without the Argentine is currently their only loss across all competitions.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The Herons are back in action at the weekend against D.C. United and ex-Liverpool striker Christian Benteke, but Messi is likely a doubt for the match. It's unknown how serious the injury sustained is, but he is set to be sidelined for at least a week and now could end up missing out on the forthcoming international break with Argentina.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LIONEL MESSI AND INTER MIAMI?

Lionel Messi injury update: Inter Miami boss Tata Martino shares why Argentine was removed in 49th minute of their CONCACAF Champions Cup victory over Nashville SC | Goal.com India

Inter Miami boss Tata Martino has revealed that Lionel Messi was removed from their CONCACAF Champions Cup match Wednesday due to a leg injury.