“David Beckham is aiming for Inter Miami to win the MLS Cup. Therefore, he really needs the club’s two best players, Messi and Suarez, to be in perfect condition and at their best when the play-off rounds take place. “The team management and coach Tata Martino are in no hurry to urge Messi to return from injury, they are being patient despite the impatience of the fans, because the goal that remains in the 2024 season is very important,” he said. The Miami Herald (USA) reported on August 21.
“Inter Miami will have an early play-off spot if they win against FC Cincinnati. In case of defeat, they still have 8 matches left to achieve their goal. Therefore, at this stage Messi and Suarez hardly need it. The remaining strength of Inter Miami is still strong enough to secure the play-off round and the chance to win the MLS East region, as well as win the Supporters’ Shield title (for the team with the best record in the MLS scoring round), ”the Miami Herald emphasized.
Inter Miami currently has 53 points after 25 games atop the MLS East Region standings, 5-5 points ahead of second-place FC Cincinnati, before the two teams meet in the next round on Aug. 25.
Messi and Suarez were seen this week spending a short holiday together in Miami. The images posted by Suarez on his Instagram account show that the Argentine footballer and his wife are very happy with their loved one’s family enjoying their vacation.
On this occasion, coach Scaloni also announced the list of the Argentine national team to play the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in September, without Messi and the other 5 Copa América champions. It is clear that the parties have decided to let this 37-year-old player continue to rest and fully recover from his injury.
“Messi is focusing on increasing the recovery of the affected muscles and regaining mobility in his ankle after a long time without training. He remains calm and understands that patience is necessary. Patience until he recovers completely; that is why Messi is strictly following the treatment process and enjoying his free time with his family,” shared journalist Hernán Claus from Diario Olé (Argentina).
“Inter Miami Club and Argentine coach Scaloni agree that Messi must be treated with care, due to his age and the ankle ligament injury, although simple, can reappear and become serious if he does not fully recover.
“Messi will begin intensive training at the end of August before returning in September and will be able to play a few dozen minutes in Inter Miami’s match against Chicago Fire FC on September 1. Messi’s goal is to fully return starting with the match against Philadelphia Union on September 15. In this way, step by step we will help this famous player to regain his best form starting at the end of October, when the play-off for the MLS Cup championship begins,” added Hernán Claus.
