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

While in the midst of preseason training and awaiting the start of their defense of the Major League Soccer title they won for the first time in 2025, Inter Miami is on alert regarding 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 upcoming match against Independiente del Valle this Friday.

The Herons have not given any details about the state of the Number Ten or why he was unable to participate in training as usual under the orders of Javier Mascherano, who, to make matters worse, also has other players dealing with various issues.

At 38 years old, and with the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada just around the corner, Messi’s preseason has been gradually ramping up, slowly increasing the intensity and minutes played in friendlies—first against Alianza Lima of Peru, then against Atlético Nacional of Colombia, and finally against Barcelona of Ecuador, with a goal and an assist in the last match.

With Messi’s presence in doubt, and with Luis Suárez as a possible replacement, Mascherano is planning a lineup of: 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: Due to visa issues, they are resolving bureaucratic problems in their respective countries in order to enter the United States. Germán Berterame: Although he played against Atlético Nacional and Barcelona, he is still not training with the group and, for now, is not expected to play against Independiente del Valle.

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