Lionel Messi was substituted out injured for Inter Miami in their penalty shootout win against Club Necaxa in the Leagues Cup.
Messi started Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match against Club Necaxa but was shortly substituted out. Messi was running towards the Necaxa back line and was tackled.
He was substituted out shortly after going back down. Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano spoke about Messi’s injury at a press conference after the match. Here is what he had to say:
“Messi felt discomfort in the hamstring muscle, and we won’t know the extent of the injury until tomorrow… But it might not be too serious because he didn’t feel severe pain, just discomfort.”


