Messi misses Inter Miami training, doubtful for next friendly | OneFootball

While in the middle of preseason, waiting to begin the defense of the Major League Soccer title they won for the first time in 2025, Inter Miami is on alert due to Lionel Messi's physical condition. The Argentine star, who recently scored in the friendly against Barcelona de Guayaquil, did not train alongside his teammates and is doubtful for the match against Independiente del Valle next Friday.

The Herons did not provide details about the state of the Number Ten or why he couldn't participate in practice normally under the orders of Javier Mascherano, who also has other players dealing with various issues.

At 38 years old, and with the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada in 2026 just around the corner, Messi's preseason is gradually increasing in intensity and the minutes played in friendlies, first against Alianza Lima of Peru, then against Atlético Nacional of Colombia, and finally against Barcelona of Ecuador, the latter with a goal and an assist included.

With the uncertainty of Messi's presence, who could be replaced by Luis Suárez, Mascherano plans a team with: Dayne St. Clair; Facundo Mura, Gonzalo Luján, Micael, Noah Allen; Rodrigo De Paul, David Ayala, Yannick Bright, Mateo Silvetti; Tadeo Allende and Messi or Suárez.

Other absences for Inter Miami

Maxi Falcón and Telasco Segovia: Facing issues with their visas, they are resolving the bureaucratic problem in their respective countries to enter the United States. Germán Berterame: Despite having played against Atlético Nacional and Barcelona, he still hasn't trained with the group and, for now, won't play against Independiente del Valle.

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