Javier Mascherano confirmed on Tuesday that Lionel Messi will not be available for Inter Miami’s upcoming match against Pumas, after picking up an injury in their second Leagues Cup game against Necaxa. Despite the setback, the Argentine coach assured it’s nothing serious and expects Messi to return soon.

Inter Miami will play Necaxa at home in this League's Cup round. The club is entering a new era with Rodrigo De Paul in the midfield, playing for the second time in front of the Inter Miami fans at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday,