Inter Miami Took No Risks With Lionel Messi’s Fitness: Mascherano
Inter Miami prioritized the health of their star player, Lionel Messi, ahead of a crucial friendly match against Argentina's Newell's Old Boys, according to former Argentine international Javier Mascherano. The friendly, set to take place at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, saw Messi on the sidelines, a decision Mascherano believes was the right call.
"It's important that they took no risks with him," Mascherano stated, emphasizing the need for Messi to be in top condition for the upcoming MLS season. Messi, who joined Inter Miami from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, has been a pivotal figure for the team, and his fitness is crucial for their ambitions in the league.
Mascherano, now the coach of Newell's Old Boys, expressed his understanding of Inter Miami's cautious approach. "When you have a player of Messi's caliber, you need to ensure he's ready for the challenges ahead," he added. The friendly match still drew a significant crowd, eager to see the Argentine legend, even if it was just from the sidelines.
Inter Miami's decision underscores the importance of player welfare and long-term planning over short-term gains, a strategy that could pay dividends as the MLS season progresses.
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