“Let’s Think About the Final” – Hours Before US Open Cup Final, Injured Lionel Messi Was Sent Message by Inter Miami Teammate

The US Open Cup final is right around the corner. Inter Miami and Houston Dynamo will do their best to clinch the prestigious trophy. In a major upset, Lionel Messi is injured and might be rested. However, Gerardo Martino has planned it in a way that the Argentinean is fit to be back for the final. An Inter Miami player recently came forward to share his thoughts on the game keeping his utter focus on the upcoming final.

With just two days remaining in hand, uncertainty looms over Messi. Martino will hope things go his way as the exclusion of Messi will be a major drawback for the team. All will be decided at the DRV PNK Stadium in 48 hours.

The team needs to focus on winning with or without Lionel Messi

Martino had to make a choice. It was either to play Messi in the league run or rest him and utilize his skills in the Open Cup final. Martino chose to do the latter. A similar question was asked to the midfielder of Inter Miami, Dixon Arroyo. Arroyo tackled the question well and sent a message not only to Lionel Messi but to everyone in the dressing room.

In a post-match interview, Arroyo was asked if Messi asks for advice on what will be his take – to win the title or make it to the playoffs to which he replied, “The truth is, if he asks me, well, let’s think about the final. We won the title there and then we see what happens. These are decisions that have an impact on many things. Let’s hope that he can give us that hand that he has been giving us. We all have to be ready and willing to play a great role and be able to win the title.”

The Ecuadorian international also stated that it’s difficult to choose between the two but a title is a title. He also said he can’t tell for sure what would Messi choose but considering he has played and won everything he might also opt for the title.

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Martino saw a fan base with divided opinions. While some want to compete for the title, some are in favor of making it to the playoffs. The Miami side is hit with an injury crisis which saw three of the major summer signings being benched against Orlando.

Injury crisis looms over Inter Miami as Open Cup date comes closer

As the Open Cup date inches closer, an injury crisis threatens to cast a shadow over Inter Miami’s ambitions. Lionel Messi found himself grappling with prolonged muscle fatigue that forced him to be taken off the pitch in the 37th minute during a match against Toronto FC. The sudden setback has left fans and management anxious about Messi’s availability for the upcoming crucial fixture.

Adding to Inter Miami’s woes, defender Jordi Alba faced a strikingly similar issue. Alba was also substituted around the same moment as Messi. The team’s medical staff now faces a race against time to nurse these key players back to full fitness before the Open Cup.

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In a bold move, Martino made the tough decision to drop veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets in the match against Orlando City. The aim was to allow him to regain his peak physical condition. This calculated risk showcases Martino’s determination to pursue Open Cup glory. Who do you think will win the Open Cup final? Let us know in the comments below.