Tata Martino reveals Messi's physical condition days before starting the MLS
Lionel Messi is okay? Will he start this Wednesday against Real Salt Lake?
The meeting is over! Inter Miami failed to win its last friendly match of the preseason. Today was a tribute match to Lionel Messi, against Newell's Old Boys, despite this, it was important to win, to be able to start the MLS on the right foot, this Wednesday against Real Salt Lake.
Gerardo Tata Martino: "It was a nice night. The match was important to have a good feeling for the debut of Major League Soccer. Beyond the party, we needed the best set-up. That's why I was left with the first 30 minutes, until Ever Banega started handling the ball.
Beyond the tie, Gerardo Tata Martino commented on this: "It was meeting friends and many people with whom we shared very special things. For many of us who have such a beautiful bond with Newell's, it was a special match." Thus, the coach explained why it was a special match.
How is Lionel Messi according to Tata Martino?
"I see him fully recovered. It is true that we are taking him little by little, tonight he played almost 60 minutes and the idea is that he arrives well prepared for his debut on the 21st," he said. And he added: "From what I saw today on the field, the way he teamed up and how he got to the area I saw it very well."
