Hours before playing with Argentina, what Tata Martino revealed about Messi's physical condition that alarmed

Inter Miami CF will give its last performance this Friday night within the framework of 'The Golden Night', an event prepared by the Florida franchise that will include the celebration of Lionel Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or and a friendly against New York City FC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. This comes after the tour to China, which had been announced, ended up falling due to bureaucratic and commercial reasons.

It should be remembered that the Herons failed to qualify for the Playoffs, which is why the last match played dates back to October 21, when they lost 1-0 against Charlotte. Although tonight is a friendly match, those led by Gerardo Martino will seek to emerge victorious to put an end to a bad streak that has already dragged seven games without victories.

To do this, they will seek to ensure that their greatest figure, Messi, is on fire and, thus, close the year with a victory to face the preseason with renewed energy in 2024. Now, in the preview of the match against New York, Tata Martino spoke to the press and said something about La Pulga that worried Inter fans ahead of the duel and Lionel Scaloni thinking about the commitments that the Albiceleste will have to face in a matter of days against Uruguay and Brazil for the South American Qualifiers.

What was it that Martino said about Messi that worried fans?

Firstly, Martino analyzed the match: "We want to accompany him in the celebration of his eighth Ballon d'Or, but it is also an opportunity to compete again, so that people can see Leo and his teammates on the field again. and let's say goodbye to the season. It will be a good opportunity". Immediately afterwards, one of the journalists asked him if Leo would play, to which Tata replied: “He is ready to play, but I don't know if he will play for 90 minutes”.