Lionel Messi Set⁣ to Return to Action After Two-Month Absence

Argentina star Lionel Messi, a renowned soccer player ⁣for Inter Miami, ‍is ⁣poised to⁤ make a ⁣comeback on Saturday after a prolonged two-month absence due to an⁣ ankle⁣ injury, as confirmed by his Argentina coach Gerardo Martino on Friday.

Martino⁢ expressed optimism about Messi’s recovery, stating, “Yes, he is good. ‍He trained (Thursday) and is included in the match plan.⁤ We will make a strategy for ​him after training, but he is available.”

Inter Miami,⁢ currently leading the ⁢Eastern Conference and overall ⁢standings, is⁢ set⁣ to host Philadelphia Union, who are in 11th place, on Saturday.

Messi sustained the ankle⁣ injury during the ⁤Copa America final on July 14, when‍ Argentina secured a 1–0 ​victory over Colombia.

The 8-time Ballon‌ d’Or winner has been⁣ absent from a record 8 matches in the American League, in‍ addition to missing his country’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers this month.

Martino welcomed Messi’s return, saying, ⁤”To get ⁢back the best player in the world, who was ⁤already in good shape, we ⁤are all⁣ happy in this situation.”

Key Takeaways:

• Lionel Messi is set to return​ to‍ action ⁣after a two-month absence due to an ankle injury.
• Messi⁤ will play for Inter Miami against Philadelphia Union‌ on‍ Saturday.
• The 8-time Ballon d’Or winner‍ has ‌missed a record 8 matches in the​ American League.