Inter Miami Provides Fresh Update on Messi's Ankle Injury

Lionel Messi sustained the injury during the Copa America final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, where Argentina secured victory over Colombia with a late goal by Lautaro Martínez. Midway through the match, Messi had to be substituted and was later seen on the bench with tears, his ankle wrapped in ice.

Initially, it was anticipated that Messi would miss two upcoming games — against Toronto on Wednesday, July 19, and against Chicago on Saturday, July 20. However, Inter Miami's latest medical update reveals a more serious prognosis: Messi has been sidelined due to a ligament injury in his right ankle.

An official statement from Inter Miami read: "Inter Miami CF has provided an injury update presented by Baptist Health for captain Leo Messi. After a medical evaluation, it has been determined that Leo Messi has suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle. The captain's availability will be determined by periodic assessments and the progress of his recovery."

Despite Lionel Messi's impressive season in Major League Soccer, where he has scored 12 goals and provided nine assists in just 12 appearances, Tata Martino's team has performed admirably in his absence. They have won five out of six matches and will aim to maintain this form until the 37-year-old regains full fitness.

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