Inter Miami announced on Sunday that Lionel Messi is dealing with a "minor" muscle injury in his right leg, a day after the superstar striker left a game with what appeared to be a hamstring injury.
After the Leagues Cup win over Necaxa via penalty kicks, head coach Javier Mascherano described Messi's injury as "discomfort" and told reporters that he would undergo further testing Sunday.
Inter Miami's update on his status after that testing was light on details and did not offer a projected timeline for Messi's return.
"Messi underwent medical tests to evaluate the extent of the muscle discomfort he experienced during last night’s Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, which forced him to leave the field," the statement reads.
"The results confirmed a minor muscle injury in his right leg. His medical clearance will depend on his clinical progress and response to treatment."
That was the extent of the team's update, which did not confirm if the injury was to Messi's hamstring.
Messi fell to the turf during the opening minutes of Saturday's game after being challenge by Necaxa defenders.
He slammed the turf in frustration after falling. He then got up and walked slowly toward the Miami bench.
He sat down on the turf before making it to the bench, and received treatment to his upper leg on the field from Miami trainers.
He was eventually subbed out of the game and walked to the locker room on his own power.
Miami went on to win a penalty shootout after regulation ended in a 2-2 tie.
This story will be updated.
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