Mascherano explains why Lionel Messi did not play in the last match
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
In the final match of the MLS regular season, Inter Miami secured a victory, but Lionel Messi did not take the field. The head coach explained the reason for his absence.
Details: According to Javier Mascherano, the plan was initially to play the Argentine star, but due to a sending-off in the Inter lineup, the coaching staff made a different decision.
Quote: "In Leo's case, we thought about giving him some minutes at some point in the game, but being a man down, we decided it was better to preserve him and not take any risks," explained the Miami coach.
The "Herons" will play their next match in the early hours of Friday, March 14, in the CONCACAF Champions Cup against Cavalry. In the first encounter, Inter won 2-0.
Reminder: Inter Miami star Lionel Messi expressed his support and condolences to those affected by the tragedy in the Argentine city of Bahia Blanca.
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