Lionel Messi set to miss 2 matches for Inter Miami after Copa America injury

Legendary Lionel Messi is set to miss at least two matches in Major League Soccer due to his ankle injury. Messi twisted his ankle in the Copa America Final against Columbia on 15 July. The Inter Miami captain's fate was confirmed by coach Gerardo Tata Martino on Tuesday, 16 July. Tata Martino confirmed that Messi will undergo further testing.

"He twisted his ankle, and the injury is present so tests are needed and wait for results," Martino told reporters. "I've had the opportunity to see other images. There will be tests done to determine



the severity of the situation. We are always informed through our kinesiologist Walter Insaurralde, who is also the kinesiologist of the national team. He is very cautious at giving a final diagnosis before results are in."

Inter Miami rank second in the Eastern Conference standings heading into home matches this week against Toronto FC on Wednesday and the Chicago Fire on Saturday.

Messi, 37, has recorded 12 goals and 13 assists in 12 MLS matches this season, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's first full campaign in MLS.