Sun Mar 16 23:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Messi Fit to Travel After Rest: Inter Miami Coach

**Atlanta, GA –** Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed Lionel Messi is healthy and will travel with the team to face Atlanta United on Sunday. Messi’s participation in the match remains uncertain, but his fitness is no longer a concern after a period of rest implemented by the club.

Following a demanding start to the season, including three matches in seven days, Messi was strategically rested for three games to manage his workload. Mascherano explained that the decision, while met with some criticism, was carefully planned to prevent injury. He stated that Messi’s return to the pitch in Thursday’s Concacaf Champions Cup match against Cavalier FC was part of a gradual reintegration, allowing him to regain match fitness.

Mascherano emphasized that Inter Miami’s medical staff has maintained close communication with Argentina’s national team doctors to ensure Messi’s fitness ahead of the upcoming March international window. The Argentine superstar is expected to feature for his country in World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil.

While Messi’s starting role against Atlanta remains undecided, his inclusion in the traveling squad confirms his recovery from the planned rest period and his availability for international duty.

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