Why Lionel Messi is not playing for Inter Miami against Atlanta United?

Lionel Messi is not available for the match between Atlanta United and Inter Miami. The Argentine footballer has performed significantly in the last few games with his new club, however, he came from some intense qualifiers in South America where the Argentine player was key to his team's victory against Ecuador. After this match, the footballer felt discomfort and decided not to force his injury in the next match against Bolivia in order to be able to play against Atlanta United with his club.

However, the club surprised this day when it confirmed that Lionel Messi did not travel with the club to Atlanta to make way for a new day of Major League Soccer, where both seek the great objective, which is to get as close as possible to positions that give access to playoffs. Lionel Messi will not even be on the bench for this game and one of the reasons behind it is confirmed.

Messi completed almost 90 minutes between the two games, since he was substituted, at his request, against Ecuador. On the other hand, against Bolivia he accompanied his teammates but did not add minutes, so he could rest. The ten had already mentioned that it was going to become customary for him to be substituted before the games ended. Now, the footballer was not considered for this match, due to the upcoming matches, where they need the best version of the player.

Why isn't Lionel Messi playing?

“Messi is stretching his recovery after that Qualifiers match at the Monumental against Ecuador and he was left out of the squad (against Atlanta United). Messi does not play, he extends the set-up for a few more days for a series of matches that include the US Open Cup final,” ESPN reported. So, just as they did at home, where they painfully achieved victory against Sporting Kansas City, Inter Miami will have to face yet another match without their new captain. At the moment, the club wins 1-0 thanks to a goal from Ecuadorian Leandro Campana.