Inter Miami manager Gerardo Martina says Lionel Messi may recover from injury in time for Wednesday night's US Open Cup final against Houston Dynamo.
Inter Miami could "take a risk" on forward Lionel Messi in Wednesday's US Open Cup final against Houston Dynamo, says manager Gerardo Martina.
Messi was forced off after 37 minutes against Toronto FC with an injury and sat out Monday's draw at Orlando City.Martina said Messi had triggered an old injury but suggested he could come back in for the final, although defender Jordi Alba is a doubt.Of his availability, Martina added: "Here, there are questions. The player, the [US Open Cup] final, and what comes after. These three scenarios have to be evaluated; it is not just about the next game.
"If it wasn't a final, we wouldn't take any risk, but because it is a final, there is a chance we take that risk.", beating Nashville SC on penalties in the final. Inter Miami have not lost any of the 12 matches in which Messi has featured, while he has scored 11 goals and provided five assists.in the BBC Sport app to make sure you never miss a moment
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