Messi was unexpectedly absent when Inter Miami played in Texas, why?

"Except for Messi, most of Inter Miami's stars are on the trip, including strikers Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. While two players Fafa Picault and Marcelo Weigandt are absent due to injury," said journalist Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald .

Messi gets a break before Inter Miami's busy schedule

Before that, Messi trained every day with the Inter Miami players. Coach Mascherano also confirmed that the 37-year-old star did not suffer any injuries. He trained normally and could completely participate in the away match against Houston Dynamo FC.

However, at the last minute there was a change in Inter Miami's game plan, with Messi being given a rest. The reason is that Inter Miami is about to play 3 consecutive matches in nearly 1 week, including matches in MLS (American professional soccer league) and the round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Therefore, coach Mascherano has decided to change, as well as gradually apply a rotation policy for Inter Miami's older stars like Messi and Suarez to take turns resting.

Inter Miami, immediately after the match against Houston Dynamo FC at 7am on March 3 (Vietnam time), will return to their home stadium to prepare for the match against Cavalier SC (of Jamaica) in the first leg of the round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup at 8am on March 7. Next, they will meet Charlotte FC at home at 3am on March 10. Messi is expected to play in the matches against Cavalier SC and Charlotte FC, so the famous player will be given a rest for the match against Houston Dynamo FC.

However, this has caused disappointment for Houston Dynamo FC fans, who were waiting for Messi's presence in the match. Around 20,656 tickets for this match at Shell Energy Stadium were sold out, showing the anticipation of the fans here for the Argentine star.

Messi has scored two goals and provided two assists in his last three games for Inter Miami, including two matches in the first round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup and the MLS opener, a 2-2 draw with New York City FC.

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