Inter Miami’s Asian tour is turning into a disaster, particularly due to the almost permanent absence of Lionel Messi. The Argentinian had to justify himself.
Being an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, world champion and considered by many to be the best footballer in history has its good and bad sides. Adored in the four corners of the planet by football lovers, Lionel Messi also has no room for error. And even if he is not responsible, he can trigger frustration at any time. This is exactly what has been happening since the start of the Asian tour of his club Inter Miami. So much so that the Argentinian had to justify himself.
After having played and scored in the first match lost against Al-Hilal (4-3), Lionel Messi only played seven minutes during the slap received by his team against Al-Nassr (6-0) and n He did not come into play on February 4 against Miami’s new rout against an All Stars selection from Hong Kong (1-4). In the stands, the spectators, furious at not seeing the former Paris Saint-Germain player on the pitch, had also copiously booed a speech by Inter boss David Beckham.
Discomfort
In remarks relayed Tuesday by RMC, Lionel Messi therefore broke the silence, on the eve of the last match of Miami’s Asian tour, against Andres Iniesta’s former club, Vissel Kobe. “ I don’t know if I’ll be able to play. But I feel better and I hope it will be possible. This afternoon we are going to practice and I am going to try. My feelings are better. »
During this press conference transcribed by the media, Lionel Messi also added some details on his absence during the last match: “ I felt an adductor problem during the first meeting in Saudi Arabia. I tried to play the second game. I then had an MRI which revealed nothing, but I felt some discomfort. » It remains to be seen whether his body will allow him to play, he who concluded thus: “ Unfortunately, it’s football. We can miss any match. »
