Lionel Messi has a left hamstring issue that appeared about a week before Argentina begins its summer training camp for a World Cup title defense. Inter Miami reported that Messi underwent testing on Monday, likely including an MRI, and was diagnosed with an overload linked to muscle fatigue that prevented him from finishing an MLS match on Sunday. He was substituted in the 73rd minute after showing discomfort and grabbing his left leg. He walked off without assistance and went to the locker room. Inter Miami won 6-4, with Messi recording two assists in the first half. Heavy rain made the field slippery, and it was unclear whether conditions contributed. Inter Miami stated the substitution was due to physical discomfort, and Messi’s return timeline depends on his progress.
"Messi underwent testing on Monday which almost certainly means an MRI exam, though the team did not divulge what procedures were involved and was ultimately diagnosed with an overload associated with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring that kept him from finishing Inter Miami's Major League Soccer (MLS) fixture on Sunday night. Typically, the timeframe for recovery from such issues is varied depending on the severity. The timeline for his return to physical activity will depend on his clinical and functional progress, Inter Miami said in a release."
"Inter Miami confirmed on Monday that Lionel Messi has a left hamstring issue, one that has popped up about a week before defending World Cup champion Argentina is set to begin its training camp for this Northern Hemisphere summer's title defense. And the events of Sunday and Monday surely add at least a bit of intrigue to Argentina's plans. Messi underwent testing on Monday and was ultimately diagnosed with an overload associated with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring."
"Messi was subbed out of Inter Miami's match against the Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute on Sunday. He essentially stopped playing a couple of minutes earlier and was seen grabbing at the back of his left leg at least once before he could be removed for a sub. Messi walked off the field without any assistance and went directly to the team's locker room. Inter Miami, the defending MLS champion, won the match 6-4 and Messi had a pair of assists in the first half."
"Heavy rain fell during the second half, leaving the field slippery. It was unknown if Messi took a misstep at any point during the storm or if the conditions were involved in the decision for him to leave the match. All the team said Monday was he was subbed out because of physical discomfort. Argentina has a pair of friendlies scheduled in advance of the World Cup, first on June 6 in College Station, Texas, against Honduras and then on June 9 in Auburn, Alabama, agai"
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