Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano will likely address Messi’s injury status after the match. Messi has dealt with recurring muscle injuries in the upper leg area during the later stages of his career, including Inter Miami’s run in the FIFA Club World Cup earlier this summer.

Lionel Messi was on a generational run with Inter Miami, dominating both MLS and the League’s Cup. But in the second match against Necaxa, everything changed as Messi picked up an injury and left the field just 11 minutes into the game.