Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed Lionel Messi is set to return from injury for the match against the LA Galaxy on Saturday night at Chase Stadium, becoming available for the team for the first time since Aug. 2.

Messi suffered a "minor" muscle injury in his right leg during the Leagues Cup game against Necaxa on Aug. 2, being forced off the field early in the first half. The team captain finally returned to training with the rest of the squad on Aug. 13, prepping for a return.

"Leo is okay. In fact, he has already trained with the team since Wednesday," Mascherano said. "You saw him on Wednesday. And well, apart from the fact that we have training today, we believe that if nothing strange happens, he will be called up for tomorrow's match."

Despite missing a co

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