angels- lost on saturday atlanta united,coach inter miamiGerardo Martino confirms Lionel Messi He missed the game due to muscle fatigue and stressed that his priority was to prepare for the final. U.S. Open Cup At the end of the month.
“Messi”He has muscle fatigue and it would be extremely imprudent to bring him to play this game.“Tata” said after Manchester United’s 5-2 win, which made the team’s choice more complicated. Inter Milan Qualified for the North American League playoffs (MLS).
The 36-year-old Argentina star had been on the bench throughout Tuesday’s victory. Argentina Whereas Bolivia Taking part in the South American World Cup qualifiers in La Paz, he remains in Miami this weekend like the Spaniard Jordi Albasuffering from similar physical problems.
The decision not to travel “was made two days ago (…) If they come to this game, we risk even more severe consequences“Martino said of the former Barcelona fan.
“They’re going to train tomorrow and we’ll see that day in and day out. Nothing can change the way he (Messi) trains.. We don’t have an emergency. If he’s healthy and confident he can play, if that doesn’t happen he’ll wait a few more days,” Martino said.This defeat hurts us and robs us of possibilities, but it is not decisive“.
he Inter MilanBid farewell to Messi’s 12-game unbeaten streak since signing, and lost an excellent opportunity to continue climbing towards the playoffs. There are still 7 days of competition left. Clubs must advance past five teams to qualify for the playoffs.
In the middle of that road, September 27th, Inter Milan Possible to win second title of the year following annual title League Cup august if he defeats houston dynasty in the final U.S. Open Cupa mini-US soccer tournament.
“The final is a single match.It’s very tempting to chase titles“Martino admitted, remembering that he and Messi both joined Inter Milan when he held his last general post MLS.
“We started the game very early and we will not give up, but our target is the 27th,” he stressed. “Even if we win everything, we’re not sure we’ll get into it.“In the playoffs.
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