Are Messi and Suárez injured? Injury update ahead of Inter Miami’s MLS game against Montreal

The fitness of the Argentine and Uruguayan have been questioned after their CONCACAF Champions Cup draw against Nashville SC.

The tight March schedule for Inter Miami seems to be lighting up serious warning lights for Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino and his coaching staff. As the string of MLS and CONCACAF Champions Cup matches forces them to spread out the load and rotate the squad in order to avoid injuries that could harm The Herons, rumours have swirled of physical issues to their top stars, something which caused a dream season last year to finish in heartbreak.

Specifically, care is being focused on the team’s veterans: both Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez are two of the names that Inter Miami always try to maintain in good physical condition to avoid injuries like last season, since after the CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Nashville, the fatigue warning light for the World Cup champion was already flashing amber.

Prior to Inter Miami’s trip to Canada to face Montreal in MLS, Javier Morales, assistant to Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino, spoke to AS USA confirming that a decision has not yet been made as to whether Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez will be ready to play this Sunday.

In a press conference, Morales highlighted Messi’s drive and desire to play every game, but also explained that Leo himself is aware that he must rest and his participation against Montreal will be decided after analysing what is most sensible for both the player and the club.

“We already know Leo and he is a player who wants to play every game. I think we will have a conversation with him, see how he feels, see how he is and try to decide what is best for him because he has played 90 minutes every game and we will make the best decision thinking about the