Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino says that Lionel Messi will return from injury before the MLS playoffs, according to ESPN's Lizzy Becherano.
"The work is planned by the medical part with the physical trainers. But yes, he returns before the end of the regular season," Martino said, per Becherano.
The MLS regular season will end with Decision Day on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Messi has not played since suffering an ankle ligament injury on July 14 while playing for Argentina in the Copa América final.
Playoffs are then set to begin with knockout wild card matches on Wednesday, Oct.