Lionel Messi Is Back From Injury and Available for Inter Miami’s Games
After a Highly Anticipated Recovery, Messi Is off All Restrictions and Could Feature in Inter Miami’s Next Game
‘La Pulga’ Is Back
Lionel Messi’s potential return to the field is the soccer news that Inter Miami fans have been eagerly awaiting. After an ankle injury sidelined the Argentinian superstar for months, the time has finally come for him to lace up his boots and rejoin his team.
Messi is set to make his first appearance for @InterMiamiCF tomorrow since June 1st! 🌟⚽
It’s been 3 months since the legend graced the @MLS field.
Can’t wait to see him back in action! #Messi #InterMiami #MLS pic.twitter.com/7RPCrFjrXQ
— LockerRoom RAW (@LockerRoom_RAW) September 13, 2024
Messi’s Impact on Inter Miami’s Success
Since joining Inter Miami, Messi has proven to be the transformative figure the club needed. His arrival in Major League Soccer (MLS) brought a new level of attention to the league, and his performances on the field have lived up to the hype. Before his ankle injury, Messi tallied 12 goals and 13 assists in just 12 MLS games—a remarkable feat that quickly established him as one of the top players in the league.
The 🐐 is back. pic.twitter.com/eHVB8aE2q0
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 13, 2024
Messi’s ability to create scoring opportunities for his teammates and finish plays himself has elevated Inter Miami’s offensive capabilities. Despite missing significant playing time due to his injury, Messi’s MLS career stats rank third in the league in assists and is tied for 13th in goals.
Soccer rumors are circulating that he could be the front-runner for the league’s MVP award if he continues with this performance. His return now offers Miami a chance to solidify their place at the top of the standings and potentially bring home the MLS Cup—one of the few trophies missing from Messi’s illustrious career.
Finishing Strong
According to head coach Tata Martino, Messi is no longer on a minute restriction and could appear in the next match against the Philadelphia Union. ‘The Herons’ currently sit atop the Eastern Conference with 18 wins, five draws, and four losses, holding 59 points—well ahead of their closest challengers. Their consistent performance throughout the season has placed them in an excellent spot to secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, a key factor as they aim for the MLS Cup.
Lionel Messi for Argentina:
🏆🏆 2x Copa América champion
🏆 World Cup champion
🏆 Finalissima championGOAT THINGS 🐐 pic.twitter.com/3jorVXvQfV
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 15, 2024
However, the competition in the Eastern Conference is fierce. FC Cincinnati, the reigning Supporters’ Shield winners, and the Columbus Crew, the current MLS Cup champions, are formidable opponents. Both teams will be looking to challenge Miami for the No. 1 seed, making the final stretch of the MLS schedule even more critical.
Team owner David Beckham has been closely following the performance of his boys and has high expectations for the rest of the season.
