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Lionel Messi not feeling well, rested for Inter Miami vs. Tigres

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Lionel Messi was rested for Inter Miami in their 2-1 win against Tigres in the Leagues Cup on Wednesday.

Messi did not train with Inter Miami on Tuesday and did not play in their win. Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano was red cardes during the match and it was assistant coach Morales who spoke at a press conference after the win. When asked about why Messi did not play, here is what he had to say:

“Mascherano asked Messi how he was feeling before the match and the feeling wasn’t good. We decided not to take the risk.”

Inter Miami qualified for the semi-finals of the Leagues Cup and will play Orlando on Wednesday. Their next league match is on Saturday against D.C. United.

Bayer Leverkusen agree personal terms with Equi Fernández

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Bayer Leverkusen have agreed to personal terms with Equi Fernández.

The German club could be signing another Argentine player to the team. According to Fabrizio Romano, Bayer Leverkusen have reached a personal agreement with Equi Fernández and talks are under way with Al Qadsiah.

Fernández joined Al-Qadsiah last year from Boca Juniors. The Argentine has played 37 matches since joining the club.

Leverkusen announced on Thursday the signing of Claudio Echeverri from Manchester City on a one year loan.

Bayer Leverkusen announce Claudio Echeverri signing

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Bayer Leverkusen have announced the signing of Claudio Echeverri from Manchester City.

Claudio Echeverri has joined Bayer Leverkusen on a one year deal. The club announced that Echeverri has signed a one year loan deal.

The Argentine will wear the number 9 shirt. Bayer Leverkusen’s sporting director Simon Rolfes spoke to Bayer’s website about Echeverri. Here is what he had to say:

“Claudio Echeverri is a technically gifted, energetic player who is very dynamic between the lines from where he poses a threat.

“A classy footballer – very good at dribbling, direct going forwards and always able to bring his teammates into play positively. Football fans come to games to watch players like Claudio.

“His creativity will bring new and attractive elements to our game.”

Borussia Dortmund in talks with Chelsea for Aarón Anselmino

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Borussia Dortmund are in talks with Chelsea for Aarón Anselmino.

The two clubs are negotiating a double move. According to Patrick Berger, Borussia Dortmind and Chelsea are in negotiations for Aarón Anselmino to join the Bundesliga team on loan.

Chelsea have proposed for Aarón Anselmino to join Borussia Dortmund on loan with Carney Chukwuemeka remaining at Dortmund on a permanent deal.

Aarón Anselmino joined Chelsea last year from Boca Juniors but the 20 year old centre-back has only taken part in one match for Chelsea which was against Benfica at the Club World Cup.

Ángel Correa scores for Tigres in 2-1 loss vs. Inter Miami in Leagues Cup

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Ángel Correa scored for Tigres in their 2-1 loss against Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup.

Correa made it five goals in the Leagues Cup but they were eliminated in the quarter finals against Inter Miami. Lionel Messi did not take part in the match for Inter Miami and he was left out of the team for the Leagues Cup match.

With Inter Miami leading 1-0, coach Javier Mascherano was red carded at half time due to his behavior towards the official. At 1-0, the ball fell to Ángel Correa in the penalty area and his effort beat Óscar Ustari to draw Tigres level.

Inter Miami would get a second goal and win 2-1 to qualify for the semi finals of the Leagues Cup.

Lionel Messi did not take part in the match for Inter Miami. Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende started for Javier Mascherano’s team with Tomás Avilés and Marcelo Weigandt coming on as substitutes.

Nahuel Guzmán started for Tigres with Guido Pizarro as the coach.


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