Gerardo Martino's words on Messi's physical condition hours before facing Philadelphia

Lionel Messi set off alarm bells at Inter Miami yesterday. The team had its last training session in Florida before boarding the plane to Pennsylvania to face the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park, for the Leagues Cup semifinals, and towards the end of the practice the captain of the Argentine National Team showed a clear physical discomfort

The event was commented on by some journalists who had been at the scene and then some images appeared that supported this information. Hours later, Gerardo Martino gave the usual press conference prior to each match and, when asked if Messi had been able to finish the day, he left more doubts than certainties with his answer.

“I was in part of the training, because afterwards we had a talk and I was finishing preparing it, so I didn't see exactly what happened. But I imagine that if it had been something serious, we would all be shocked. I don't think anything happened", said the man from Rosario regarding Leo's condition.

“I find him with the same desire and the same desire to compete, I don't have to explain that, you can see it on the field. But much calmer and happier. Happiness has to do with the place where he has decided to play. United States is to continue working, but in a framework of normality that is not found elsewhere. At a certain moment in your life, this is appreciated to be able to have it, ”said the Tata in another passage of the conference.