Javier Mascherano, the head coach of the American team Inter Miami, clarified the status of his compatriot Lionel Messi regarding the match against the Portuguese team Porto in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Inter Miami is preparing to face Porto in the second round of the group stage of the Club World Cup this Thursday evening.

It is noteworthy that Messi and his teammates drew with Egyptian club Al Ahly in their first match, resulting in a goalless draw, with both teams earning one point, which was also the case for Porto and Palmeiras, who ended their match in a 0-0 draw.

Messi was seen holding his left leg during training in preparation for the match against the Portuguese team, which raised concerns among the team's fans and the player's supporters.

For his part, Mascherano confirmed Messi's readiness for the match and stated that he completed the training session and will definitely participate in the game.