Lionel Messi out indefinitely with ankle injury
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Lionel Messi injured his right leg in the Copa America final. Messi's club Inter Miami given bad news after testing.
They said the Argentine legend had suffered ligament damage. Because of this, Messi will be out of the field indefinitely.
The statement said, 'After the medical examination, it is known that Messi has injured the ligament in the right ankle.' When the captain will be available depends on how quickly he recovers and their assessment.
Meanwhile, he missed the League Cup games against Puebla on July 27 and Tigers on August 3 due to injury.
Earlier, Miami coach Gerardo Martino said that he will not be available for at least the next two matches of Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS).
'He sprained his ankle and the injury hasn't healed,' Martino told the media. So have to wait for the test and its results. Various tests will be done to understand the extent of the situation.
Meanwhile, Messi expressed hope for a quick return. According to him, 'Copa America is over.' First of all I want to thank everyone for the messages and congratulations. Now I'm fine. Thank God. Hopefully, soon I will be able to get back on the field and enjoy what I love to do the most.'
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