Why is Lionel Messi mysteriously absent from Inter Miami?

(Dan Tri) - Messi did not play for Inter Miami for the second consecutive match even though he was not injured.

This morning (March 7), Inter Miami hosted Cavalier SC (Jamaica) at home in the CONCACAF C1 Cup. Messi surprisingly did not appear in this match, even though Inter Miami did not announce that this player was injured beforehand.

Messi is continuously absent from Inter Miami (Photo: Getty).

This is the second consecutive match that the Argentine superstar has been absent for Inter Miami. Previously, last weekend, Messi was also not on the roster for Inter Miami's 4-1 victory over Houston Dynamo in the second round of the US Major League Soccer (MLS).

Messi played quite well in the early stages of the season when he contributed 2 goals and 2 assists for Inter Miami. Therefore, El Pulga's continuous absence from the Florida team's shirt has caused confusion for fans.

Explaining after the match against Cavalier SC, Inter Miami coach Mascherano said: "Messi has no injuries but at this moment, Messi feels tired and overloaded. That's why I didn't use him in the two matches against Houston Dynamo and Cavalier SC.

Messi had a similar injury (overload) and had to sit out for more than a month last season. That's why we don't want to take any risks with his condition. Messi is allowed to rest. As long as he feels healthy, he will be able to play."

Inter Miami won 2-0 against Cavalier SC (Photo: Getty).

It is worth mentioning that Messi is still on the list of the Argentina team preparing for the important matches with Brazil and Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers taking place in March.

At this point, superstar number 10 has turned 38. However, he still has to work at full capacity for both the club and the national team. It is understandable that coach Mascherano is worried about Messi's overload.

However, fans' expectations for Messi's ability to play are very high. In matches where this player plays, tickets are often "sold out". Many people feel disappointed when El Pulga continuously does not play.

In the match against Cavalier SC, Inter Miami won 2-0 thanks to goals from Allande and Luis Suarez. The return match between the two teams will take place on March 14 in Jamaica.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/vi-sao-lionel-messi-lien-tuc-vang-mat-bi-an-o-inter-miami-20250307145951789.htm