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Inter Miami's Lionel Messi is aiming for the goal with a right-footed nonstop volley in the 23rd minute of the first half in the 2023 U.S. Major League Soccer MLS home game against Toronto FC on the morning of the 21st.

Messi under siege.

 Inter Miami CF won 4-0 with Lionel Messi 36, the "God of Football," replaced by an injury during the game.

It is in the 2023 U.S. Major League Soccer MLS home game against Toronto FC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on the morning of the 21st .

Messi played as a two-top in the 5-3-2 formation with Joseph Martinez on the day and played on the field before being replaced by Robert Taylor in the 37th minute of the first half.

Messi was replaced in the 37th minute of the first half.

Jordi Alba, a left fullback who was a teammate of FC Barcelona, was also replaced in the 34th minute of the first half due to injury.

Neither Messi nor Alba suffered any obvious injuries, but both felt uncomfortable beyond their apparent lower bodies, Reuters said.

Messi previously dug into the right side of the goal area and fired a non-stop right-footed volley in the 23rd minute of the first half when he crossed the door from the left, but the ball crossed the goal post.

Despite the sudden replacement of Messi and Alba, Inter Miami won a great victory with goals from Facundon Parias 3 minutes of added time in the first half, Robert Taylor 9 minutes in the second half, 42 minutes in the second half, and Benjamin Kremaski 28 minutes in the second half.

Messi and Alba before Genggi.

According to Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino, Messi and Alba did not play due to muscle fatigue in the away game against Atlanta United 2-5 defeat last Saturday.

Inter Miami is trying to manage Messi and Alba's health and playing time due to their busy schedule to come, including next Wednesday's 2023 U.S. Open Cup final.

After the match, Martino confirmed that Messi is once again suffering from muscle fatigue, and that he and Alba will not be able to play against Orlando City on Sunday.

Inter Miami has 11 wins and 1 loss in all games since Messi joined the team in mid-July, including 3-1 in the regular league. It ranks 13th out of 15 teams in the Eastern Conference with nine wins, four draws and 15 losses 31 points.