In the 11th minute of Inter Miami’s 2–2 draw with Necaxa, Messi exited the field after colliding with defenders and experiencing discomfort in his right hamstring .
Coach Javier Mascherano confirmed the issue as hamstring discomfort. Messi reportedly did not appear in acute pain but did feel a notable “pull,” and further evaluation was planned for the following day .
Reports from sources like Claudio Futbol describe “hamstring tenderness and some bruising”; seriousness remains unclear but initial signs suggest it may be minor.
🧨 Match Impact & Post-Game Response
Despite losing their star in the first minutes, Inter Miami rallied, with Telasco Segovia scoring shortly after and, ultimately, winning the shootout 5–4 on penalties .
Manager Mascherano praised the team’s resilience, highlighting contributions from Luis Suárez and others in Messi’s absence .
The coach also emphasized that medical staff would assess Messi the next day to determine how severe the injury might be.
📆 Outlook & Expected Recovery
With the next Leagues Cup group-stage game against Pumas UNAM scheduled for August 6, Messi’s availability is uncertain. If it’s a Grade 1 hamstring strain, he could potentially recover within several days, especially under elite medical care .
However, more serious strains could sideline him for much longer. As of now, there’s no indication of Grade 2 or 3 severity, but official scans and medical reports are awaited.
🧠 Summary Table
Factor Details
Injury type Right hamstring discomfort, with tenderness and bruising
Match moment Exited in the 11th minute vs. Necaxa (Leagues Cup)
Severity Unclear—initial sign pointing toward mild pull or strain
Next match August 6 — against Pumas UNAM (Leagues Cup group stage)
Recovery outlook Possible return within a few days if mild (Grade 1)
Pending actions Evaluation and medical updates expected soon
✅ What’s Next?
Stay tuned for medical scan results or official updates from Inter Miami or team staff.
If you’d like, I can monitor further updates or provide information about backup players and match strategies in Messi’s potential absence.
