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The arrival of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami revolutionized football in the United States and Major League Soccer (MLS) has grown in expectation like never before. Therefore, there is interest week after week in how the team of the Argentine star performed. However, this weekend 'Leo' was absent in the 1-1 draw against Orlando City and there is still doubt about when he will return, especially because on Wednesday, September 27, the US Open Cup final will be disputed, where the 'rosados' will face Houston Dynamo.
The 'Pulga' was sorely missed by Inter Miami in the Florida derby, as they struggled to generate play and create goal scoring opportunities for the forwards. In the area where Messi normally appears, no one could replace his absence. In this regard, Gerardo Martino spoke with the media in the post-match press conference and explained the physical condition of his best player, emphasizing the possibility of him being available in the middle of the week for the game against the Texas team.