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Sports Writing (USA) EFE.— The Argentine star Lionel Messi raised alarms at Inter Miami and among his fans by leaving the Leagues Cup match against Necaxa due to injury just 11 minutes into the game.
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The captain of the Florida team fell to the ground in the early stages of the match, showing signs of a possible muscle ailment, and was immediately replaced by his compatriot Federico Redondo. Messi's absence came at an unexpected moment, as he had been decisive with two assists in Inter Miami's debut in the competition, in the 2-1 victory over Atlas. A minute after he left, the Venezuelan Telasco Segovia put Gerardo “Tata” Martino's team ahead after a collective play with Rodrigo de Paul and Luis Suárez. Messi had recently warned that the lack of continuity affects him physically, recalling that he could not play on July 26 against Cincinnati due to the sanction imposed after his absence from the MLS All-Star.Before this setback, Inter Miami had faced a very demanding schedule, with nine games in 35 days between the Club World Cup and MLS, including a streak of five matches in just 15 days. Pending medical tests, the club and fans hope the injury is not serious and that Messi can be available for the decisive phase of the tournament."Not having played the other day, if a priori it seems better, for me it is worse because I need to compete. I feel physically as I play matches, as I get into rhythm," he said after the match against Atlas.
