There are doubts about the possibility of Argentine star Lionel Messi joining the national team camp during the international break in March due to an injury sustained while playing for Inter Miami. The Argentine national team is preparing to play two friendly matches during the FIFA international window this March against El Salvador and Costa Rica in Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
Inter Miami's assistant coach, Javier Morales, announced on Friday night that "the chances of Messi participating in the next match for Inter Miami are nonexistent," adding, "Regarding the DC match, he will not participate, and he has already been ruled out." He continued, "We know he underwent tests yesterday, and we are still waiting for the medical examination results to see the details of everything. Based on this report, his situation regarding joining his national team will be determined."
The Argentine star has played 5 matches for Inter Miami this season across all competitions, scoring 5 goals and providing 2 assists.