Is Lionel Messi tired ALREADY? Inter Miami coach Tata Martino says star man has used 'too much energy' in first two MLS games - after preparing for the new season with nightmare tour of Asia
Daily MailTata Martino has hinted at Lionel Messi feeling tired already, saying that his star man used 'too much energy' in Inter Miami's first two MLS games after preparing for the new season with a grueling tour of Asia. Michelle Kaufman, of The Miami Herald, reported: 'Tata Martino said Lionel Messi has expended too much energy first two games, aim is for the rest of the team to move ball better so he can focus on finalizing goals and preserving some energy for long season ahead.' In order for Lionel Messi to avoid fatigue, the team needs 'to move the ball better' so he can focus on producing magic in the final third, according to Tata Martino - Miami's head coach Martino makes a valid point, with Miami involved in as many as five competitions this season Tata Martino said Lionel Messi has expended too much energy first two games, aim is for the rest of team to move ball better so he can focus on finalizing goals and preserving some energy for long season ahead. Messi did manage to play in Inter Miami's next and last preseason fixture, a 1-1 draw against Newell's - the Argentine's youth team - a positive sign for fans of the Herons, at the time.