According to Argentine journalist Gastón Edul, Lionel Messi is in the final stages of his recovery and could return to action soon for Inter Miami. Lionel Messi is close to completing his recovery from a right ankle injury sustained during the 2024 Copa America final against Colombia,

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino suggested on Saturday that Lionel Messi could be weeks away from returning to the pitch, offering the team a significant boost ahead of the MLS Cup playoffs.

He stated that Messi has been training with the team, and they are hopeful of his readiness for the Philadelphia game. As reported earlier, Messi will not take part in Argentina's impending FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Chile and Colombia.

Lionel Messi returned to group training with Inter Miami on Wednesday, more than six weeks after the Argentina captain left the Copa America final with a badly sprained right ankle.

Lionel Messi trained in full with. his Inter Miami teammates Wednesday. Here's what we know about his injury and when he will play next.

Lionel Messi is on the cusp of making his much-anticipated return to Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. Messi will rejoin his team at a critical juncture in their season; especially after an extended absence due to international duties and an injury sustained during the Copa America final.

Lionel Messi will not play Saturday when Inter Miami visits Chicago, meaning he will have at least two more weeks to continue recovering from an ankle injury.

Messi's recovery has been expedited by the recent FIFA international break, allowing him to focus solely on rehabilitation without the pressure of team commitments. According to journalist Gastón Edul,

With the MLS Cup playoffs fast approaching Herons head coach Tata Martino has picked up an experienced goalkeeper to provide back-up to Drake Callender.