Lionel Messi Injury Update: Insider Reveals Details on Inter Miami Star’s Condition

Messi was substituted off the pitch in the 11th minute and was replaced by FedericoRedondo. Many believed Messi suffered a hamstring injury, and rumors suggested the star to be out for around three to four weeks.

Inter Miami has yet to confirm the extent of Messi's injury, but an insider and ESPN Argentina contributor, Claudio Futbol, reveals details on the star's condition.

Details of Messi walking through the tunnel and towards the locker room on his own appear to be true, but it doesn't clear up whether his injury is severe or not.

Details on Lionel Messi's Injury

According to Claudio Futbol, the injury appears to be some hamstring tenderness and some bruising. The time frame is unclear despite some suggesting the star to be out for around three to four weeks.

Miami Herald sports writer Michelle Kaufman suggests that Messi may have suffered a right upper thigh injury. If Messi's injury is to do with the hamstring, his participation in the Leagues Cup this year is likely over.

Inter Miami has five scheduled games in August after the Necaxa game. The Herons will take on Pumas UNAM on Wednesday. The rest are MLS games, including Orlando City, LA Galaxy, DC United, and Chicago Fire.

Javier Mascherano Breaks Silence on Lionel Messi Injury

After Inter Miami's penalty shootout win over Necaxa, Inter Miami head coach JavierMascherano was asked about Messi's injury after the star came off in the 11th minute.

Mascherano gave hope to fans when he stated that he believes the injury is not serious. The Argentine coach also reveals when the full details of his injury will be communicated to him and the team.

Javier Mascherano: "Leo [Messi] felt discomfort in his hamstring, and until tomorrow we won’t know the extent of the injury...He probably has something, but it might not be too serious because he wasn’t in pain. He felt discomfort, and that’s why he came off."

Inter Miami Players Give Update on Messi Injury

Jordi Alba was the hero for Inter Miami against Necaxa after scoring a late equalizer to finish the game 2-2 in regular time. The game went to penalties to determine a winner, and Inter Miami won 5-4 in the penalty shootout.

Inter Miami's goalkeeper, Rocco Rios Novo, was crucial as well, making a save when Necaxa's Tomas Badaloni stepped up. Alba mentions how crucial Messi is to the team and has hope the star will be back soon.

Jordi Alba: "Very sad for the whole team that the best player in the world, of the history, is injured. He's an important player. It's a shame. Hopefully, it's not serious because we need him..."

The other goal scorer for Inter Miami against Necaxa, Telasco Segovia, also spoke about Messi's injury and gave an insight into how the star is feeling. His words give hope to Inter Miami fans, but there is no confirmation on how serious the injury is.

Telasco Segovia: "I asked him [Messi] how he’s doing to check on him, and he told me he’s fine. But I think they haven’t done any tests on him yet."