Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano confirmed Lionel Messi will miss the Herons’ all-important Leagues Cup clash with Pumas UNAM. Alarm bells sounded when Messi was forced to come off the pitch just 11 minutes into Miami’s match against Necaxa on Saturday night. The club later announced the Argentine suffered a minor muscle injury in his right leg.

Inter Miami will face Pumas UNAM on Wednesday without Lionel Messi, who is recovering from a minor muscle injury. Coach Javier Mascherano confirmed that the star won't be available and emphasized that Messi usually recovers quickly but won’t be rushed back.

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