Why Lionel Messi is not playing with Inter Miami in the US Open Cup final?

Lionel Messi will not be in the final of the US Open Cup. The Argentine player continues to suffer from physical discomfort, but unfortunately he was not in full condition to start from the start. In a press conference, Gerardo Martino clarified that Messi's presence in the match was going to depend on the footballer's feelings. However, the player does not seem to be in the best possible condition and therefore, he starts from the bench in a match that could be historic for his club.

The Inter Miami star will be on the substitutes' bench due to the muscle discomfort that he has been experiencing, according to journalist Gastón Edul. The probable formation of Tata Martino would be with: Drake Callender; Noah Allen, Tomás Avilés, Serhiy Kryvtsov, DeAndre Yedlin; Sergio Busquets, David Ruiz, Benjamín Cremaschi; Leonardo Campana, Josef Martínez and Robert Taylor. The club hopes to place itself in an important way in a difficult match against the Houston Dynamo, one of the best clubs in the MLS.

The Argentine star had to withdraw from the match against Toronto FC on September 20 due to a muscle ailment in his leg, and he also did not play in the 1-1 away draw against Orlando. That was the third duel that the forward missed completely, two with the club and another with the national team, in the last two weeks.
Likewise, Messi was not on the field for the practice to which journalists had access on Tuesday.

Can Inter Miami win without Messi?

Inter Miami has significantly positioned itself as one of the teams that has shown the best level in recent games. The arrival of Messi has made the club gain confidence and players like Leo Campana and Robert Taylor have stepped forward to help the club achieve results. However, Messi's presence remains just as important for the club, due to his ingenuity and the fact that rivals have one more concern, leaving Miami's other stars free.