Inter Miami Injury Update: Lionel Messi’s ‘Serious’ Issue as Luis Suarez Picks Up a Knock in His Knee Before Vissel Kobe Friendly

Inter Miami can’t catch a break. The Herons are on their hind legs following the injury to Lionel Messi, with the team looking to ensure La Pulga recovers before the upcoming MLS campaign. It seems like the side now has more trouble on their hands with veteran striker Luis Suarez also joining the Argentine on the injury list. This is a big blow for Inter Miami, as their team is already missing some of their top names who have been on the sidelines because of injury and fitness issues.

Both Messi and Suarez were absent from the team’s 4-1 win over Hong Kong earlier tonight. Head coach Tata Martino provided his reason for keeping their marquee players on the bench during his press conference. The team management will hope that the duo can recover in time for the game against Real Salt Lake on the 22nd of February.

Luis Suarez joins growing injury list

The Uruguayan striker joined Inter Miami with a lot of hype this winter following his exit from Gremio. However, the striker has already picked up an injury and could be absent from the team’s upcoming friendly clash against former J-League champions Vissel Kobe. According to reports, “Luis Suárez was injured and had inflammation in his knees. He picked up the knock versus Al Nassr.”

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are not the only absentees for Inter Miami. The side will also be without the services of young stars Benjamin Cremaschi and Facundo Farias, who are currently out with ligament issues. Inter Miami’s defensive unit has also taken a massive blow before the upcoming season with Ian Fray, Franco Negri, Nicolás Freire, and Sergiy Kryvtsov out for an extended period because of their respective injuries. Twenty-eight-year-old striker Corentin Jean is also amongst the absentees, with the player out with a Grade 2 ACL tier since July.

What to expect from Inter Miami this season?

Fans have a lot of hopes for Inter Miami with the side set to play their first complete season, with Lionel Messi leading the charge from the front. The team has also roped in former Barcelona striker Luis Suarez to pair up with the Argentine in the attacking third providing the team an improved edge. Sergio Busquets will be in charge of keeping the midfield in check while veteran Jordi Alba will be in charge of spearheading the defense.

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However, the team cannot rely on the ex-Barcelona stars as other players on the team will also have to step up and deliver when the opportunity arises. The David Beckham-owned franchise will look to get their hands on the MLS title this season, with the team also in contention for the Leagues Cup and the US Open Cup.

While the team has a lot to play for, it will be interesting to see if Lionel Messi can guide the team to glory this season!

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