Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino talked to the press after their 0-0 draw vs. Orlando and shared an update on Lionel Messi’s injury situation.

“He was in discomfort. He trained every day within what was agreed upon with the medical team and the physical trainers, in accordance with the discomfort in his knee because of the blow he suffered in the previous match. He was a little worried. He did some studies, and they were very good.”

Inter Miami, who lead the East Conference in the MLS, will play again on Saturday, at home, against DC United.

“Since we play three games in a week, we understood that it was prudent for him not to play today’s game. The idea is for him to play on Saturday, but it will continue depending on his evolution. Today he returned to training and did well. We are not going to take any type of risk and we will evaluate him on Thursday and Friday.”

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Nicolás Valentini could not be going to the 2024 Olympics since the AFA would have determined that all players who have conflicts over contract renewals in Argentina will not be called up.

Per a report by Olé, although it is not official yet, the AFA and the Argentine clubs would have reached this agreement, which affects Boca Juniors’ center back. Valentini had a conflict a month ago regarding his new contract with the club’s directives and hasn’t signed his renewal yet. The 23-year-old has not played with the Xeneizes since then.

Although Valentini and his agent haven’t reached an agreement with Boca Juniors, AFA’s drastic decision could potentially accelerate a deal between the parties.

Argentina’s U-23 right back Gonzalo Luján from San Lorenzo would be in a similar situation too.

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