Club soccer is back and is expected to get even more intense. After a pretty gloomy Copa America for fans in the USA, all eyes will turn to the MLS where Inter Miami is still in the race to win both the Supporters’ Shield and the MLS Cup. Surprisingly, they managed to avoid a major slip down the table despite the absence of other star players, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. With just a point behind leaders Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference, they could take back the number one spot in the next game against Toronto FC. Hence, the fans cannot wait any longer for Messi and Suarez to be back, with the team slightly getting weary.

However, bitter news struck them today as Messi suffered another injury during the final. While Suarez also stayed with the national team camp until yesterday, supporters are concerned if the duo will be available for the next game against Toronto FC.

More about Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez’s presence in the upcoming games

The game against Toronto will take place on 17th July, which Lionel Messi will not play. La Albiceleste played the final against Colombia and reports already suggested earlier that Lionel Messi would miss the game against Toronto FC. But, there are no reports about any issues with Luis Suarez that could hinder his return against Toronto FC, except that he played the 3rd placed game on Saturday. He is also anticipated to start on the 20th. But more importantly, Messi’s availability for subsequent matches will keep the supporters curious.

Fans expected the Argentine wizard to play his first game for Inter Miami after the international break on the 20th when they face the Chicago Fire. However, the current injury appears a bit more serious than expected. The Miami captain suffered a blow to his ankle and fell to the ground during the second half of the game without any contact from an opponent.

Earlier in the first half, Messi landed awkwardly on his foot, trying to fetch a distant ball, and was seen uncomfortable throughout the game. So, when can we expect the pocket-size icon from the Pampas to return?

When is Messi expected to return?

Cameras caught Lionel Messi using ice for his right ankle, which had swollen significantly after a few minutes of being taken off. Hence, his return to the pitch hasn’t been revealed yet, but it may take some time considering the additional issues he faced on the same leg.

Leo already faced a scare in this tournament again with his hamstring against Chile, which kept him away against Ecuador apart from the regular hamstring injuries that were tormenting him.

On a positive note for the fans, the 8-time Ballon d’Or winner was seen using his legs to celebrate Lautaro Martinez’s goal. And with this season being Inter Miami’s best chance to win their maiden league title, the team will not try to add unnecessary burden and make things worse.