Lionel Messi

Messi (groin) was spotted in training on Monday favoring and icing his left adductor while sitting out for periods, suggesting he is very unlikely to be in the squad for Saturday's match against Philadelphia, Franco Panizo reports for MiamiTotalFutbol.

Messi was experiencing discomfort in his adductor and felt it during the match against Atlanta United, the club announced. An MRI on Monday confirmed a low-grade injury in the adductor muscle. He stated on social media that it is a minor issue but will require him to miss some time.

Messi (undisclosed) scored one goal to go with seven shots (five on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Atlanta United.

Messi has been dropped from Argentina's roster during the international break due to an injury, according to Franco Panizo of MIA Total Futbol.

Messi featured off the bench in Thursday's 2-0 win over Cavalier SC in the CONCACAF and scored in extra time. He was carefully managed by the staff, coach Javier Mascherano said in the press conference, Miami Herald reports. "We knew Leo wasn't playing for the last three or four games, obviously, we wanted him to play, but had to find the right moment to send him to the pitch. He felt very good, he scored, Jamaican people could see him, so it was a great night for everyone."