{"id":39530,"date":"2026-01-27T21:47:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T02:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/messi-and-inter-miami-face-early-season-challenge-with-injury-to-sergio-reguilon\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T21:47:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T02:47:44","slug":"messi-and-inter-miami-face-early-season-challenge-with-injury-to-sergio-reguilon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/messi-and-inter-miami-face-early-season-challenge-with-injury-to-sergio-reguilon\/","title":{"rendered":"Messi and Inter Miami Face Early Season Challenge with Injury to Sergio Reguilon"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/messi-and-inter-miami-face-early-season-challenge-with-injury-to-sergio-reguilon\/#Inter_Miami_Faces_Injury_Blow_with_Reguilons_Setback\" >Inter Miami Faces Injury Blow with Reguilon&#8217;s Setback<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/messi-and-inter-miami-face-early-season-challenge-with-injury-to-sergio-reguilon\/#Reguilons_Injury_Details\" >Reguilon&#8217;s Injury Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/messi-and-inter-miami-face-early-season-challenge-with-injury-to-sergio-reguilon\/#Recovery_Timing\" >Recovery Timing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/messi-and-inter-miami-face-early-season-challenge-with-injury-to-sergio-reguilon\/#Inter_Miamis_Pre-season_Struggles\" >Inter Miami&#8217;s Pre-season Struggles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/messi-and-inter-miami-face-early-season-challenge-with-injury-to-sergio-reguilon\/#Doubts_Surrounding_MLS_Season_Opener\" >Doubts Surrounding MLS Season Opener<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inter_Miami_Faces_Injury_Blow_with_Reguilons_Setback\"><\/span>Inter Miami Faces Injury Blow with Reguilon&#8217;s Setback<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Inter Miami encountered an early challenge in their pre-season as they reported a significant injury to Spanish left-back Sergio Reguilon, who sustained a serious knee injury during a friendly match against Alianza Lima. Although he won&#8217;t require surgery, it remains uncertain if he will be ready for the team&#8217;s first MLS game, as his recovery timeline is still being assessed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reguilons_Injury_Details\"><\/span>Reguilon&#8217;s Injury Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The club&#8217;s pre-season plans were disrupted when medical evaluations following the match revealed that Reguilon had a Grade 2 sprain in his right knee, which included a partial ligament tear. While surgery isn&#8217;t necessary, the exact date of his return is still unknown, and his recovery will be monitored on a weekly basis.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recovery_Timing\"><\/span>Recovery Timing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Typically, players with Grade 2 knee sprains are sidelined for a duration of two to six weeks, depending on the injury&#8217;s severity. Immediate treatment focuses on minimizing swelling and stabilizing the joint, followed by rehabilitation exercises and a gradual reintegration into full training.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inter_Miamis_Pre-season_Struggles\"><\/span>Inter Miami&#8217;s Pre-season Struggles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Inter Miami&#8217;s 2026 season began with a disappointing 3-0 loss to Alianza Lima during their first pre-season game, known as Noche Blanquiazul in Peru. Paolo Guerrero scored twice in the first half, while Lionel Messi&#8217;s team struggled to generate meaningful scoring opportunities, marking a disheartening start for the MLS champions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doubts_Surrounding_MLS_Season_Opener\"><\/span>Doubts Surrounding MLS Season Opener<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As the beginning of the 2026 MLS season approaches, the key question for Inter Miami is whether Reguilon will be fit to play against LAFC on February 21st. While avoiding more severe injuries, such as a torn ACL, is a positive outcome, his status for the first few weeks of the season remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This news is significant for soccer enthusiasts as Reguilon&#8217;s presence is crucial for Inter Miami\u2019s defense and overall strategy going forward. His potential absence from the opening matches could heavily impact the team\u2019s performance in the early stages of the MLS season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inter Miami Faces Injury Blow with Reguilon&#8217;s Setback Inter Miami encountered an early challenge in their pre-season as they reported a significant injury to Spanish left-back Sergio Reguilon, who sustained a serious knee injury during a friendly match against Alianza Lima. 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