Messi Set to return for Inter Miami in their crucial MLS clash against LA Galaxy—signaling a boost as the team chases playoff positioning and golden boot honours.
Lionel Messi is expected to return for Inter Miami’s pivotal Major League Soccer matchup against the LA Galaxy, according to head coach Javier Mascherano. This highly anticipated return follows a brief injury absence that had sidelined the 38-year-old superstar. Reuters
Messi had been out of action since sustaining a right-leg injury during a Leagues Cup victory over Necaxa on August 2. However, Mascherano confirmed that Messi resumed full training switfly—“since Wednesday,” he said—and barring any last-minute problems, the Argentine is expected to return to the squad for Saturday’s showdown. ReutersESPN.com
This season, Messi is at the forefront of the MLS Golden Boot race, tied with Nashville’s Sam Surridge at 18 goals and bolstered by 10 assists in 17 league appearances. His return comes at a crucial juncture for Inter Miami, who currently sit sixth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 12-5-6 (42 points), comfortably above the playoff line. Reuters
The prospective return of Messi couldn’t be timelier—Miami is looking to regain momentum following a rare defeat to Orlando City and with the Leagues Cup quarterfinal looming. Diario ASReuters
