Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, according to their coach, have not been disciplined for missing Wednesday’s MLS All-Star Game in Austin, Texas.
Fans and the media chose both players for the showcase, but neither did in the MLS squad’s 3-1 victory over Mexico’s Liga MX All-Stars.
Players who choose not to participate in the All-Star Game without providing an approved medical reason are subject to a one-game suspension, per league rules.
According to ESPN, Messi “showed normal fatigue from the number of games and minutes he’s been playing” and that his team “played the most games so far this semester by far” on Friday.
Players always experience discomfort, especially when they play every three days, look. But luckily, Mascherano is back today, Mascherano said on Friday. Let’s hope he can work with the other players to prepare for the game tomorrow. There is no [sanction] we have received.
Saturday night at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Inter Miami takes on FC Cincinnati.
Messi, 38, and Alba, 36, both said Mascherano would be available for the game based on their fitness levels.
Messi has 18 goals and 10 assists in 17 league games this year, which ranks him as the top scorer in the MLS. Additionally, the Argentine forward started four games for the FIFA Club World Cup and six for the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
In 18 MLS games, Alba has one goal and eight assists. The Spanish defender started one match for the Club World Cup and seven for the Champions Cup.
Source: Aljazeera
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