Two-time winner of the Copa America with Argentina, the night of Lionel Messi at Hard Rock Stadium generated concern in fans of the star around the world. This is because the Argentine captain suffers an ankle injury, and had to leave the game at the beginning of the second half, in tears.
The scene of his fall and his swollen foot drew attention on social networks. Initially, it was immediately thought that Santiago Arias had hit the number 10, with the images in slow motion, it is possible to understand how the star completely turned his foot.
Check out the video of the moment below:
La lesión de Messi en cámara lenta.
YOU’Re SOLO! El tobillo derecho que es la pierna de apoyo, cuando asienta el pie, se traba en el césped y se tuerce solo!
Luego, Arias’ contact is about the pierna izquierda and it is not there that the Argentine star adolesce.
Volverá al 2do tiempo? pic.twitter.com/on50Tcdrjj
— Eduardo Erazo Veloz (@eduardoerazov) July 15, 2024
The injury occurred when Messi failed to step correctly to execute a cross with his left leg. The star tried to support his right foot, but stepped on the inside of his foot, which generated the sprain.
Regarding his commitments with Inter Miami, Lionel Messi is ruled out for the clash against Chicago Fire, next Saturday (20), and initial tests will allow us to know if he will be able to play again at the end of August, against Cincinnati. In addition, the Argentine star is expected not to participate in at least the next two games of the Leagues Cup, against Puebla (July 27) and Tigres (August 3). The injury may require more than 20 days of recovery if the number 10 did not have any ankle ligaments compromised. The captain was attended to by the team’s medical team, but had a lot of difficulty walking. Even when his teammates gathered on the side of the field before the second half of extra time, Messi stood up and walked with effort.
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