Messi to Remain Sidelined for Inter Miami, Won't Play Saturday at Chicago

Key Takeaways:

• Lionel Messi will remain sidelined for Inter Miami's match against Chicago on Saturday.
• Messi has been out with a calf injury since the team's last match against the New England Revolution on July 15.
• Inter Miami is currently in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 5-7-3.

Injury Update

Lionel Messi suffered a calf injury in Inter Miami's last match against the New England Revolution on July 15. The injury forced him to miss the team's next two matches against FC Cincinnati and the Philadelphia Union.

According to Inter Miami manager Phil Neville, Messi "is still not 100% fit." Neville said that Messi will not play in Saturday's match against Chicago, but he is hopeful that Messi will be available for the team's next match against the San Jose Earthquakes on July 29.

Impact on Inter Miami

Messi's absence has been a major blow to Inter Miami. The team has lost both matches that Messi has missed, and they have fallen to eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Without Messi, Inter Miami has lacked creativity and attacking threat. The team has only scored two goals in the two matches that Messi has missed.

Outlook

Inter Miami will be hoping to get Messi back on the field as soon as possible. The team is currently in a playoff race, and they need Messi's leadership and quality to make a run at the postseason.

If Messi is able to return for the match against the San Jose Earthquakes on July 29, Inter Miami will be a major threat in the Eastern Conference. The team has a strong squad, and with Messi leading the attack, they are capable of beating any team in the league.