(VIDEO) The exact moment when Lionel Messi got injured with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi did not have the best of encounters with Inter Miami. The Florida team received Major League Soccer at home in a match in which they hoped to place in an expected manner. However, the player suffered an unexpected injury, which caused him to leave the team as early as the first half of the game. It should be remembered that Messi had not played in the last game as a precaution for his injury.

In this match, it was not only Messi who left - the Spanish full-back had also been absent against Atlanta due to physical problems and had returned to the team against Toronto, but just as happened to Messi, he had to ask for a change. Regarding these misfortunes, Tata declared at halftime: "Yes, Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba had to leave the game. We will evaluate them as the days go by."

The absence of Lionel Messi, if an injury is confirmed, could be devastating for Inter Miami. However, today it was shown that the team can compete without any problem, because they had a very positive match against Toronto FC. Despite this, Lionel Messi remains a key casualty. Mainly thinking about the next US Open Cup final on September 27.

Can Inter Miami still qualify for the playoffs?

Inter Miami achieved an important victory against Toronto FC in the absence of Lionel Messi. The American team placed itself forcefully against a team that posed some danger, but they responded in an important way. Inter Miami gets vital points, with 6 days left to close the Major League Soccer regular season. To continue with chances of qualifying, Inter Miami must win the vast majority of remaining games. Inter Miami's next two rivals are Orlando City and New York City FC.