Lionel Messi will miss his second consecutive MLS match

Inter Miami's main star, Lionel Messi, will miss his second consecutive MLS match.

During the press conference before the game against DC United, the team's head coach Tata Martino mentioned that the Argentine will be sidelined as a precautionary measure.

Messi was substituted in the CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 match against Nashville (3-1) due to discomfort in his leg. He will undergo medical tests soon to assess the severity of his injury.

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner missed Inter Miami's previous MLS match against Montreal, resulting in a 2-3 defeat for Beckham's club.

Analysts previously calculated that without Messi, Inter Miami only wins 12.5% of their MLS matches.

In the current season, Messi has played 5 matches, scoring 5 goals and providing 2 assists.