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Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano has shared an update on Lionel Messi's availability for their MLS game against Charlotte FC. The Herons return to league action with a trip to Charlotte, where they will take on the league's record chasing side.
During his pre-match conference, Mascherano revealed that Messi is fully fit and available for selection for his team. He said that the 38-year-old had trained with the squad throughout the week and will feature at the Bank of America Stadium.
“Leo is doing well. He trained with us all week and he’ll be available for the game against Charlotte,” the Argentine tactician said via GOAL.
Lionel Messi was with the Argentina national team last week, where he played his last FIFA World Cup qualifier of his legendary career against Venezuela. The former Barcelona forward scored a brace before he was allowed to return to his club while his teammates proceeded to take on Ecuador in their second match.
Messi and Inter Miami have yet to play a match since their shameful defeat against Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final. The Herons lost 3-0 and will face another tough test against Wilfried Zaha and his Charlotte FC teammates, who have won each of their last eight games. They have four more points than Inter Miami but have played four matches more than them, as well.
Lionel Messi set to lead tired Inter Miami attack against Charlotte FC
Lionel Messi will lead a short-handed Inter Miami when they take on Charlotte FC in their MLS clash on Sunday, September 14th. The Argentina legend has been passed to fit for the match, having returned early from international duty with La Albiceleste last week.
Inter Miami will miss the services of Luis Suarez, who will miss the match as he serves the first of his three-match ban for spitting at a coach in the Leagues Cup final. David Ruiz is also sidelined for the game due to an injury alongside Fafa Picault, Baltasar Rodriguez, and Allen Obando.
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