The head coach of Inter Miami, Javier Mascherano, stated that Lionel Messi will not play in the match of the 26th round of the MLS against Orlando, which will take place on August 11.
— No, Leo will not take the field tomorrow. He is fine, but it would be madness to risk taking him to Orlando, considering that many more games are ahead. We are optimistic that he will return soon, — Mascherano is quoted by ESPN.
The 38-year-old Argentine previously missed the game of the third round of the League Cup against Pumas (3:1) due to a thigh muscle injury.