September 13, (THEWILL) – Lionel Messi is ready to play for Inter Miami on Saturday, after recovering from an ankle injury that sidelined him for over two months.
The news was confirmed by Miami coach Gerardo Martino during a press conference on Friday. Martino stated: “He is fine. He trained yesterday and is in the plans for the game. After training, we will determine the strategy for him, but he is available.”
The Argentine coach expressed his team’s satisfaction with the return of “the best player in the world” to their squad. Inter Miami, currently leading both the Eastern Conference and overall standings, will host the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
Messi’s return is expected to bolster the team’s already strong performance this season. The star player injured his right ankle during the Copa America final on July 14, where he helped Argentina defeat Colombia.
Since then, he has missed eight Major League Soccer (MLS) games for Inter Miami and the recent World Cup qualifiers for Argentina. Messi’s comeback is highly anticipated by fans and teammates alike.
His return to action marks a significant moment for Inter Miami as they look to maintain their position at the top of the league standings.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
