Leo Messi remains injury doubt for Miami's US Open Cup final

Messi's former Barcelona teammate, Spaniard Jordi Alba, is almost certain to be ruled out of the game for Miami but Martino said there remains a chance the Argentine World Cup winner could take some part. "We will wait until Wednesday - Jordi I don't think so, it is difficult - but Leo we will wait until tomorrow," Martino said.

The final represents a chance for Miami to win a second trophy since Messi joined the club, adding to the club's victory in the Leagues Cup last month. Martino said that they would not even be considering Messi for the game if a trophy were not at stake.

"It has exclusively to do with the final. If it were one of 34 (regular-season) games, we wouldn't take a risk," he said. Messi did not participate in the Inter Miami's training session ahead of the US Open Cup final against Houston.