Lionel Messi, the star player for Inter Miami, expressed his disappointment for not being able to participate in the pre-season friendly against Hong Kong XI on Sunday (February 4). He revealed that his absence was due to a muscle problem. Despite Messi’s absence, Inter Miami managed to secure their first pre-season win against Hong Kong XI. They played with confidence throughout the match and emerged victorious with a 4-1 scoreline. Robert Taylor scored the first goal for Inter Miami, while Henri Anier equalized for the hosts. In the second half, Inter Miami scored three more goals through Lawson Connery Sunderland, Leandro Campana, and Ryan Sailor. Messi, eager to get back on the field, expressed his hope of being fit to play against Japanese club Vissel Kobe in their upcoming pre-season fixture on Wednesday (February 7). He mentioned that his condition would be evaluated after the day’s training session to determine if he would be able to participate. Messi has only scored once in the pre-season so far, from a penalty kick. It is crucial for Miami to have their star player performing at his best if they want to compete for a spot in the MLS Cup Play-offs. Scoring goals in winning matches can greatly boost the team’s confidence.
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