Lionel Messi and Inter Miami Jordi Alba escaped punishment for not participating in the MLS All-Star on Wednesday (23) in Austin, Texas, confirmed coach Javier Mascherano on Friday (25).
Both players were voted by the press and the fans to play the festive game, but.
League rules stipulate that players who choose not to participate in the All-Star Game without a medical reason approved may be suspended for a match.
he stressed that his team “played the largest number of matches so far this semester, from afar” and that Messi “showed normal tiredness due to the number of games and minutes that have been playing,” according to the ESPN.
“See, players always feel discomfort, especially when they play every three days. But fortunately, [Messi] It’s coming back today, “Mascherano said.
“I hope he can train with the group so we can count on both for tomorrow’s game. We didn’t receive any [sanção].”
The host FC Cincinnati on Saturday night (26) at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Mascherano said 38 -year -old Messi and 36 Alba will be available for the match depending on their physical conditions.
Lionel Messi divides the MLS artillery lead with 18 goals and 10 assists in 17 games this season. The Argentine shirt 10 was also a starter in six games of Concacaf Champions and Quatro do.
Alba has a goal and eight assists in 18 MLS games. The Spanish-left çheteral was starting in seven Concacaf Championship games and one of the Club World Cup.
