Inter Miami says star Lionel Messi is dealing with a minor muscle injury in his right leg after being hurt in the opening minutes of Saturday’s Leagues Cup match against Necaxa.

Inter Miami provided a vague update on Messi's health a day after he left the field with what appeared to be a hamstring injury.

Lionel Messi sustained "a minor muscle injury in his right leg" during Inter Miami's Leagues Cup penalty shootout win over Necaxa on Saturday, according to a club statement on Sunday night.