Lionel Messi
ARG
Inter MiamiRW (CF)
Playmaking Forward
Jun 24, 1987 (38)
Left
5'7"
148 lb
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Suffers potential injury Sunday
Messi provided two assists but subbed off due to an apparent discomfort during Sunday's 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union, per reporter Franco Panizo.
Analysis: Messi put in yet another impressive playmaking performance, setting up his side's first and third goals, but he finished with an apparent muscular pain in the left leg and didn't want to take any risk, leaving the field in the 73rd minute. This issue is now a concern for the Argentinian national team, with their World Cup opener coming on June 16. The veteran forward will hope to avoid a major problem, but his status will be monitored in the coming days. If Messi is not fit to start in the international tournament, the Albicelestes could use other offensive options such as Nico Paz and Giuliano Simeone.
Scores, assists in win
Messi scored one goal and assisted once from nine shots and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Portland Timbers.
Analysis: Messi scored the opener with his 12th goal in 13 starts in the season to help Miami win at home. He later logged his fifth assist, all of them in his last fourt starts. The forward also led his side in shots as usual.
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