Who replaced Lionel Messi on the field after his injury?

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Federico Redondo Replaced Lionel Messi After Injury

Federico Redondo was substituted onto the field to replace Lionel Messi after Messi sustained an injury during Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Mexico's Necaxa on Saturday. Messi was removed in the 11th minute of the game, which Inter Miami ultimately won 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. The exact nature and severity of Messi's injury were not immediately clear, with coach Javier Mascherano stating that more details would be available on Sunday.
Messi's Exit and Initial Assessment

Lionel Messi appeared to receive treatment on his upper right leg or groin area before exiting the field under his own power and heading to the locker room. He had stumbled at the top of the penalty box after colliding with Necaxa defender Alexis Pena and subsequently fell to the ground. While he was seen lying on his back briefly until trainers arrived, coach Mascherano indicated that Messi felt a "discomfort and a pull" and was not in significant pain, though he did acknowledge that "there's probably something there."
Match Progression After Messi's Departure

Following Messi's substitution, Federico Redondo entered the match. The game saw both teams reduced to 10 men due to red cards issued to Inter Miami's Maximiliano Falcon in the 17th minute and Necaxa's Cristian Calderon in the 60th minute. Necaxa took the lead in the 81st minute through Ricardo Monreal, but Jordi Alba scored an equalizer for Inter Miami in second-half stoppage time, forcing a penalty shootout.
Inter Miami Secures Victory in Penalty Shootout

Inter Miami ultimately triumphed 5-4 in the penalty shootout. Key contributions included successful penalties from Rodrigo De Paul, Ben Cremaschi, Jordi Alba, Federico Redondo, and Luis Suarez, with Suarez scoring the decisive kick. Tomas Badaloni's penalty was denied in the third round for Necaxa.
History of Messi's Fitness Concerns

This incident is not the first time Messi has experienced fitness issues. He was reportedly dealing with thigh strain problems during the Argentine World Cup qualifiers in March. Messi has been a significant contributor for Inter Miami this season, scoring 18 goals and providing nine assists in 18 MLS appearances. He also assisted both goals in their previous Leagues Cup victory over Atlas.

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