Soccer Fans Concerned for Lionel Messi’s Injury – U.S. Open Cup Final at Risk
Soccer lovers everywhere are worried after Inter Miami star Lionel Messi left the game against Toronto FC on Wednesday night. Messi had to exit in the first half, and fans are concerned because Inter Miami’s big game, the U.S. Open Cup final, is just a week away.
Fans from all over have shared their support online for Messi, hoping he gets better soon.
“Get well soon, Leo,” one fan wrote.
Lionel Messi is subbed off in the first half of the game against Toronto due to injury.
— SK10 ? (@SK10_Football) September 21, 2023
Get well soon, Leo?❤️ pic.twitter.com/P6Ah7r80fq
“I hope he’s okay. Wish you a speedy recovery Goat,” said another fan.
I hope he's okay. Wish you a speedy recovery Goat
— Messi Goat (@Simplisticqtt) September 21, 2023
Some fans also mentioned concerns about the MLS schedule and Messi’s workload.
“I am putting a curse on the MLS schedule,” one fan said.
I am putting a curse on the MLS schedule https://t.co/K3mi58rOcb
— Carlos Garcia (@CG_FlyTheW) September 21, 2023
“I hope they are fine,” added another.
I hope they are fine https://t.co/I2QNA8FyAK
— Ammar Iqbal (@sudhan_zada) September 21, 2023
A fan pointed out that Messi has played many games in a short time since joining MLS, saying, “Man has been playing a hell of a lot of games since coming to MLS without even a full break and at his age , this was coming.”
Man has been playing a hell of a lot of games since coming to MLS without even a full break and at his age , this was coming . https://t.co/O3DZFNSIJt
— Dhan (@Dhaneye) September 21, 2023
Another fan emphasized the importance of rest, saying, “Proper rest needed. Hope it’s not something alarming.”
Proper rest needed. Hope it's not something alarming
— Balde (@Pokerface3964) September 21, 2023
Despite the worries, fans are still hopeful that Messi’s injury is not too bad. “Hopefully it’s not that serious,” one supporter said.
Hopefully it's not that serious ??
— sukh (@FC_SUKH) September 21, 2023
Inter Miami’s season took a positive turn with Messi joining the team. They went from being at the bottom of the MLS standings to making it to the final of the U.S. Open Cup, which is a big deal in American soccer. While they have a slim chance of making the MLS playoffs, their slow start in the season has made it challenging.
As we wait for updates on Messi’s condition, we all hope for a speedy recovery, so we can see the soccer legend back in action soon.
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