Inter Miami are currently playing their CONCACAF Round of 16 match against Cavalier SC, but the big news is that Lionel Messi is not in the lineup. The greatest of all time, Messi, who has been enjoying a great stint at Inter Miami, has missed his second consecutive game for the team. The star player is currently sitting out Inter Miami’s CONCACAF RO16 match, and all eyes are on him as fans wonder why he is not playing this crucial game.
Speaking about Inter Miami and Cavalier FC first, they are coming into this game with completely contrasting recent performances. Inter Miami have shown strong form, having recently defeated Sporting Kansas City 4-1 and drawing 2-2 with New York City FC in their MLS opener. However, they are currently ranked 9th in the MLS standings.
On the other hand, Cavalier FC, a Jamaican team, qualified for the CONCACAF Champions Cup by winning the 2024 CONCACAF Caribbean Cup and the Jamaica Premier League title. It is a highly crucial match, and this is the reason fans are eager to know why Lionel Messi is not playing.
Why is Lionel Messi not playing
As mentioned, this is the second consecutive match that the legendary player is missing from the Inter Miami camp. Interestingly, Messi practiced with his Inter Miami teammates but is currently not in the team. On the other hand, there was some speculation about an injury, but Inter Miami’s coach, Javier Mascherano, cleared the air on Wednesday, assuring that Lionel Messi was not injured and would possibly feature in tougher games ahead.
