Will the star play in the US Open Cup Final?
Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba are dealing with injuriesMarca English
The internet always finds a way to grab the spotlight in current news, and although the veracity of these documents is not confirmed, it’s amusing to see how fans’ creativity can sometimes lead to misinformation.
With Inter Miami‘s US Open Cup Final against Houston Dynamo approaching, fans of the Black and Pink were desperate for injury updates on their star players Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, who both were subbed out of last week’s match against Toronto FC with apparent injuries.
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The desire for injury updates led to a set of images spreading across messaging app WhatsApp like wildfire. The alleged medical documents appear to show that Messi and Alba did MRI imaging to evaluate for hamstring injury. The date in the images was Thursday September 21, the next day after they exited the Toronto FC match.
The latest official Messi injury update from Inter Miami
Inter Miami coach Tata Martino offered the most recent update on Messi’s injury, which was not very specific but indicated he would miss Sunday’s Florida Clasico.
“Basically, Leo is still dealing with his old scar tissue, and Jordi with muscle pain,” Martino said on Friday, before they missed the Orlando City game. “They are both day-to-day.”
Tata added that Messi knows himself well and is good at determining when he needs to stop in a match, in order to preserve himself in the best way for the team.
Messi, Alba and Sergio Busquets all missed Inter Miami’s 1-1 draw on Sunday with Orlando City SC.
When is the US Open Cup Final?
Inter Miami will play for its second trophy in the US Open Cup Final on Wednesday September 27 at 8:30 pm at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The final is being broadcast on CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ in English, and Telemundo and Peacock in Spanish.
Inter Miami won its first ever trophy in August’s Leagues Cup Final triumph over Nashville SC. They match up with Houston Dynamo, who are fourth place in the MLS Western Conference. Inter Miami is currently 14th in the Eastern Conference.
