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Shakes off thigh problem Messias (thigh) re-joined his teammates in practice Friday, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Messias sat out the past six matches due to a thigh strain and has logged just one appearance so far as he lacked conditioning in the early going. He will reprise his backup role on multiple offensive positions after the third break. He tallied nine goals, four assists, 98 shots and 32 chances created in 36 games with Crotone last season, but he had much larger responsibilities.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Messias has picked up a rectus femoris strain in the left thigh, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Messias had just made his debut after missing the early part of the season due to lack of conditioning. He will probably sit out the whole upcoming busy stretch of games and return after the third international break. Daniel Maldini will back up Brahim Diaz in the short term.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three duels versus Atalanta Messias drew one foul, had one clearance, won three duels and had one successful take-on in 16 minutes in Sunday's 3-2 win over Atalanta.

Impact Messias made his Milan debut in this one after being sidelined for lack of conditioning to open the season. He did not have a great impact as he caused a PK with an inadvertent handball. He will back up Brahim Diaz and Alexis Saelemaekers going forward. Milan will host Verona in two weeks.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Atalanta Messias (conditioning) has practiced fully in the last couple of days and will be a bench option for Sunday's game against Atalanta, coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Messias joined the team late in the window after skipping the preseason for his previous team, and he missed time to get into shape. He figures to be a backup in multiple offensive positions. His role will be less meaningful compared to his Crotone days, where he tallied nine goals, four assists, 32 chances created and 98 shots in 36 games, but he could do some damage off the bench.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lacks conditioning Messias will miss the next few matches as he needs a specific program to get up to speed physically, coach Stefano Pioli informed.

Impact Messias joined the club on deadline day and did not take part to the preseason with Crotone since he was on his way out. He will probably sat out a couple of weeks to catch up with his teammates, skipping multiple matches. Milan will lean primarily on Brahim Diaz and Alexis Saelemaekers in Messias' roles.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes six shots in draw Messias took six shots (two on target), created two chances, delivered four crosses, won one tackle and made one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Messias was not able to find the back of the net Saturday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats thanks to his role on set pieces. The striker has had a great season as he has collected nine goals and four assists in 36 appearances, along with 98 shots, 32 chances created and 123 crosses.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in finale Messias (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match versus Fiorentina.

Impact Messias returns quickly to the squad after missing just one affair and could hold a solid upside in the finale. He scored the last time he was on the pitch and has mounted 10 shots, nine fouls drawn and five crosses over his past four matches alone.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off illness Messias has been practicing regularly this week, Crotone informed.

Impact Messias missed the last game due to a stomach bug, but he recovered quickly. He is poised to return to the XI for Saturday's game against Fiorentina, replacing either Niccolo Zanellato or Adam Ounas. He has posted nine goals, four assists, 30 created chances and 119 crosses in 35 games thus far.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Benevento game Messias will not play Sunday versus Benevento because of a stomach bug, Crotone announced.

Impact Messias will look to shake off the illness next week. Niccolo Zanellato and youngster Luis Rojas are the next men up to take his place in the midfield, but they do not have as much fantasy appeal as he does.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias seals victory for Crotone! | Crotone 2-1 Hellas Verona | Top Moment | Serie A TIM

MAY 13, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Already-relegated Crotone beats Verona 2-1 in Serie A

Adam Ounas scored one goal and set up the other as already-relegated Crotone beat Verona 2-1 to climb out of last place in Serie A

MAY 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Delivers two crosses in loss Messias took one shot off target, delivered two crosses, created one chance, won one tackle and made four clearances in Sunday's 5-0 loss versus Roma.

Impact Messias had a quiet offensive outing Sunday as he took one shot in 90 minutes. The striker has not found the net in his last five outings, but he has managed to produce 10 shots, three chances created and 14 crosses in the same time span. He will look to bounce back Thursday versus Verona.

MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bologna fights back from 2 goals down to beat Crotone 3-2

Bottom club Crotone let slip a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 at home to Bologna in Serie A

MARCH 20, 2021 • Associated Press