Lionel Messi scores in injury return to give Inter Miami hope but concerns remain ahead of Monterrey clash

The Argentina superstar played his first game since March 13

After being out of commission since March 13, Lionel Messi made his return for Inter Miami in a 2-2 draw against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday. It only took 13 minutes of being on the pitch for the Argentine to make his presence felt, floating into a pocket of space to latch onto a ball from Franco Negri for an equalizing goal. Only a minute later, Leo Alfonso would score his first goal for Inter Miami in what seemed to be the game-winner before the Rapids hit back as Cole Bassett leveled the match in the 88th minute before the eventual draw.

Here's Messi's fine goal:

With an away trip to Monterrey on the horizon for the Herons in the Concacaf Champions Cup on Wednesday, this was a match that showcased both why they should have hope and be concerned for an away trip to face the Mexican side after losing the first leg 2-1. There could be another injury boost on the way as Benjamin Cremaschi made the bench following surgery for a hernia during the offseason but he was an unused substitute during the clash. Leonardo Campana also left in the 42nd minute with an injury as Tata Martino can't catch a break with the health of his team.