Orlando City fans' mockery of Lionel Messi after his absence with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi is not present in Inter Miami's match against Orlando City. The Argentine player was ruled out for the match in Orlando due to physical discomfort in the last match. Gerardo Martino made the decision that Messi, Alba and Busquets had to rest in this game due to the few days left until the final of the US Open Cup. It should be remembered that the Argentine footballer has been one of the players with the greatest participation in all the team's goals since his arrival.

Lionel Messi arrived in Miami this summer, as one of the most important signings in the history of the MLS. The Florida team has positioned itself as one of the clubs with the worst positions in its conference, however, after the signing of Messi, as well as the arrivals of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, the possibility of reaching the playoffs is a reality. However, for this match, the Argentine's absence is notable and rival fans even made fun of his absence.

Orlando City is a relatively new franchise in the MLS, but with more years of existence than Inter Miami. Curiously, both clubs are from Florida, so it is the great Miami derby in which the rivalry between the two is more than evident. Now, in the game and with Messi's absence, Orlando City fans made t-shirts with Messi dressed as a clown, with the aim of making fun of the Argentine, who is not in the game.

When will Lionel Messi play again?

According to the Inter Miami coach, Lionel Messi has discomfort due to an old scar on his leg, and therefore, he preferred to rest his captain in this match, as well as Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets. Barring a surprise, Messi and the two Spaniards will be present in the final of the US Open Cup. In fact, according to TyC Sports, Messi would start the match against the Houston Dynamo to fight to win the second title in the history of Inter Miami. It is worth remembering that Messi and those from Florida won the Leagues Cup a few months ago.