Mercy
Lionel Messi was substituted as Robert Taylor came off the bench to lift Inter Miami to a massive 4-0 victory over Toronto FC on Thursday.
Nonetheless, any concerns will have to wait, as with three points secured, Inter Miami were bumped up to 13th in the Eastern Conference standings, just five points back of a playoff spot with six matches to go.
The victory moved Inter Miami closer to an MLS playoff spot.
Messi was withdrawn with what appeared to be a muscle problem, leading to Taylor’s arrival and subsequent performance, which saw him score two goals and assist another.
Sportingnews reports that the massive blow came just minutes after fellow star Jordi Alba was also hauled off with an injury of his own, leading to questions about the workload which head coach Gerardo Martino has thrust upon Messi, Alba and Sergio Busquets early in his tenure with the club.
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