Inter Miami confirmed that Lionel Messi suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle

Inter Miami confirmed that Lionel Messi suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle

The Argentine star had an unfortunate action in the first half of the match that crowned the national team as two-time champion of America, which although it did not take him off the field at first, in the second half, and after a run, 10 asked for the change.

After the consecration, Messi He stayed in the United States to carry out the corresponding studieswhile part of the Argentine delegation returned to the country with the cup.

Images of his swollen ankle and the captain sitting on the bench crying went around the world, and finally on Tuesday Inter Miami announced the severity of his injury.

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Messi’s viral images from the Copa America final.

Messi’s medical report

“After a medical assessment, it has been determined that Leo Messi has suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle“The captain’s availability will be determined by periodic assessments and the progress of his recovery,” the statement said.

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For the moment, the star will be lost the next two games of his team, on Wednesday against the Toronto FC and Saturday before the Chicago Fireboth at home. Their presence in the following matches will depend on their performance.

In a post on Instagram, Messi wrote: “I’m fine, thank God, and I hope I can be back on the court soon enjoying what I like to do most.”

Embed – Leo Messi on Instagram: “The Copa América is over and the first thing I want to do is thank everyone for their messages and greetings. I’m fine, thank God, and I hope to be back on the pitch soon enjoying what I love to do most. I’m very happy, especially because we achieved our goal and Fide is leaving us with another Copa del Rey. The older ones, like him, Ota and I, experienced it with special excitement, with other teammates who have already played in several tournaments and have their experience as well, and with a group of youngsters who give their all on every ball. We are a team and also a family, a spectacular group. Thanks to everyone who supported us, this national team has a great present and a great future too. Come on Argentina, damn it!”

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