Lionel Messi appears set to return from injury for Inter Miami CF - just in time for a crucial stretch of games for the Herons.

The legendary Argentine No. 10 was all but cleared to play by head coach Javier Mascherano ahead of Saturday's home clash against the LA Galaxy (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+ ).

Four days later, the Herons will be back at Chase Stadium to host LIGA MX powerhouse Tigres UANL in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals (8 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+ ; FS1, UniMás).

"Leo is doing well. He’s been training with the team since Wednesday, you’ve seen him," Mascherano told reporters Friday morning.

"And unless something strange happens during today’s training sessions, we think he’ll be available for tomorrow’s game."

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