How ‘best in the history’ Lionel Messi inspires Inter Miami stars despite being injured: ‘Leo is always there…’

Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest ever to play the game, has been ensuring the Miami players remained confident ahead of every game.

Lionel Messi has been out of action since the Copa America final, but the knee injury has not stopped the leader inside him from motivating his teammates at Inter Miami. The eight-time Ballon d'Or has been an inspirational figure in the Miami locker room since his arrival at the club last season, where he led them to their first trophy, the MLS Cup.

Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi has been out of action since the Copa America final.(AFP)

Messi, arguably the greatest ever to play the game, has been ensuring the players remained confident ahead of every MLS game, talking with them and sharing his insights.

Miami midfielder Matias Rojas revealed that Messi talks with the players before the game and pays attention to what is happening.

“Leo is always there, he watches everything and he talks to us before games. He communicates more with those who can speak Spanish, he pays attention to what is happening, and he gives his opinion. We are proud to be in there, enjoying these moments," Rojas told Goal.

He further talked about playing with Messi, who he called the best player in the history of football.

"Sometimes I talk to my family to realise what is happening, but as I always say, I will not get tired of saying that we share the day with the best player in the history of football. There are no words to describe what I feel every day," he added.

World Cup champion Argentina leads South American qualifying with 15 points after six matches.