Through five games, Inter Miami has been outscored 12-7 and won only once.
Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino apologized for Messi's absence after Sunday's Hong Kong match.
Fans who saw practice on Saturday at least saw the Argentina captain in a kick-around, with Miami co-owner David Beckham also on the field.
“We understand the disappointment of the fans for the absence of Leo (Messi) and Luis Suarez,” Martino said.
Inter Miami is to practice on Tuesday on the outskirts of Tokyo with snow in the forecast.
Persons:
—, Lionel Messi, Messi, Uruguayan Luis Suarez, Suarez, ” John Grady, ”, Grady, Gerardo Martino, David Beckham, Leo, Luis Suarez, ” Martino, “, Luis, ” Messi, Nassr, It's, Martino
Organizations:
TOKYO, Inter Miami's, Uruguayan, Vissel Kobe, Newell’s, Inter Miami, University of South, Associated Press, Miami, Al, Saudi Arabia —, MLS
Locations:
El Salvador, Dallas, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Florida, Argentina, University of South Carolina, Riyadh, Japan, Tokyo