Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano confirmed that Lionel Messi will train normally ahead of the match against Houston Dynamo, easing injury worries after Messi was substituted in a recent game for precaution. Mascherano emphasized the importance of assessing players' needs throughout a busy match schedule, particularly as the team competes in both the Concacaf Champions League and MLS. He noted that player rotation must be context-driven, especially given the team's recent hectic match sequence.
"Leo is fine, he is normal and he will train normally like all his teammates," Mascherano said on Friday.
"We also had the start of the MLS between the two games of the series. It is one of the competitions where we aim to compete and reach the highest possible."
"When we talk about being able to rotate or dose the players, we must see the context. The context is that we had to play three games in six days."
"We couldn't modify anything. We asked to modify it and we couldn't. Beyond that, obviously we have to try to take care of the players."
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