how is he and when will he return?

Inter Miami has released an official statement of the first medical bulletin on the condition of Leo Messi’s ankle, injured during the final of the Copa America Argentina-Colombia. The ligaments are involved, and the Pulga will have to undergo new tests: all the matches he will be forced to miss and the recovery times.

Lionel Messi will have to rest for some time before he can run again and create magic on the football pitch. The injury suffered in Copa America Final Argentina-Colombia not only did it force the Pulce to leave the field in tears early but it also caused problems with his right ankle. The results of the latest tests carried out on the Argentine captain were made public by Inter Miami: compromised ligamentsfurther tests are awaited to establish the precise recovery times.

Inter Miami’s statement on Lionel Messi’s ankle injury

Since Messi left the field in the Copa America final, not only fans across Argentina have been left holding their breath. Even Inter Miami supporters were frightened to see their idol having to give up staying on the field, sitting on the bench in tears and limping, waiting to understand the extent of the injury.

The injury was subjected to initial investigations and clinical tests which gave the official outcome which was then published in a press release: “Inter Miami CF has provided an injury update from Baptist Health for captain Leo Messi. Following a medical” it is read in the note from the American club, “It has been established that Leo Messi has suffered a ligament injury to his right ankle. The captain’s availability will be determined by periodic assessments and the progress of his recovery.”

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How Leo Messi got injured in the Argentina-Colombia final

Leo Messi’s injury during the Copa America final was as hot a topic as Lautaro Martinez’s decisive goal that gave the trophy to the Seleçion, who thus underlined their authority at the highest level after having boasted the world title. Messi got injured in the 35th minute of the first halfwhen he found himself with his right foot stuck in the pitch, forcing his ankle into an unnatural movement.

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The “Pulga” captain of the World Champion Seleçion resisted until half-time and beyond because he left the field only half an hour later, in the 66th minute forced by the incessant and increasingly sharp pain: suffering, he sat on the bench between tears and worry, for an ankle now visibly twisted.

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When Leo Messi returns to the field after injury

The situation is currently under strict observation by Inter Miami. Obviously, the injury was aggravated by Messi’s desire to give his contribution to Argentina in a final that was only won in extra time. Staying on the pitch for half an hour with a sprained ankle evidently worsened the already compromised condition, affecting the ligaments.

There is no certainty, further instrumental tests will be needed while Inter Miami’s championship continues at an intense pace: Messi will miss several matches in the calendarThe premiere is scheduled for July 18, Inter Miami-Torontothe second on July 21st Inter Miami-Chicago Fires. Pulga could also miss the Leagues Cup match on July 28, Puebla-Inter Miamias well as that of August 4th, Tigres-Inter Miami. Therefore, it is likely that the return to the field will be set for August 25th, for Inter Miami-Cincinnati.

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