Lionel Messi finally returned to Inter Miami's squad to face Charlotte at the weekend, but for the third consecutive match, the Argentine did not play.
Following Inter Miami's grueling preseason tour throughout the Americas, the Herons went straight into Concacaf Champions Cup and MLS action. Javier Mascherano's men played three matches in six days to close out February before playing another three matches in the first week of March.
Messi, whose fitness continues to be closely monitored by Inter Miami, missed the club's matches against Houston Dynamo and Cavalier. Mascherano insisted the 37-year-old was not injured, though, and just sitting out as a precaution.
Messi finally returned to Inter Miami's bench on Sunday for the Herons' clash with Charlotte, but he did not make an appearance.






