Lionel Messi's absence from Inter Miami training has been explained amid fears of a further injury setback.

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• Inter Miami play Philadelphia Union this weekend
• Fans hoping Messi makes return
• Argentine was not on the grass on Wednesday

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Messi was absent from Inter Miami's training session on Wednesday, as they went through their paces ahead of this weekend's clash with Philadelphia Union. The 37-year-old was inside the building instead of working on the grass, and the reason for that has now been explained.

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  THE EXPLANATION

  The World Cup winner, and arguably the greatest player of all time, has been dealing with the symptoms of the flu, per Gaston Edul. He has not sustained a further injury to his ankle, which he has been rehabilitating for the last two months, and remains on pace to return in one of the Herons' next two matches.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Messi last played for Miami in June, scoring in a 3-3 draw with St. Louis City. In nine games without him, Inter have embarked on a remarkable run and have won eight of those fixtures.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Miami will hope that Messi is fit to play against Union this weekend but if he isn't, he could instead return against Atlanta United next Thursday.

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