After a controversial absence in the last friendly, in Hong Kong, Lionel Messi comments on the situation and talks about how he feels physically
The tour of InterMiami around the world continues to happen and the absence of Lionel Messi in the last friendly, in Hong Kong, it caused great controversy and revolt among local fans. This Tuesday, the 6th, the Argentine star commented on the situation, regretting having been left out of the commitment and explaining the reason.
“It was unlucky not to be able to be (at the match). I missed the last game in Hong Kong due to muscle discomfort, it’s a shame. I felt discomfort in my adductor when we were in Saudi Arabia. I really wanted to play, even more so because a lot of people came. People were so excited… But that’s part of the game“, commented the athlete.
After passing through countries such as Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong, mentioned above, the North American team is now in Japan, for another match. Despite this and all the expectations for Messi’s appearance, the Argentine number 10 did not guarantee that he will be back on the pitch when the opportunity arises.
“For tomorrow, I don’t know. We need to see how it goes in training today. We still don’t know if I could (play) or not, but I feel better than I did a few days ago and I really want to be able to play“, Messi added about his current physical situation, without giving any certainty about his presence in the friendly.
The match in question will be against Vissel Kobea Japanese first division team and has Brazilians as Thuler It is Lincolnboth formerFlamengo. Furthermore, it was also the club where the Spanish idol, Andrés Iniesta he played for a few seasons before heading to the United Arab Emirates, in mid-2023.
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