The Inter Miami star is absent due to injury, forcing the world champions to rethink their system without Messi’s presence in the starting XI.

Lionel Messi is on the cusp of making his much-anticipated return to Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. Messi will rejoin his team at a critical juncture in their season; especially after an extended absence due to international duties and an injury sustained during the Copa America final.

According to Argentine journalist Gastón Edul, Lionel Messi is in the final stages of his recovery and could return to action soon for Inter Miami. Lionel Messi is close to completing his recovery from a right ankle injury sustained during the 2024 Copa America final against Colombia,

The Argentine has been out of action since the final of the Copa América, but the signs look positive ahead of his long-awaited return.