Gerardo Martino is expecting Lionel Messi to play for Inter Miami at home to D.C. United this weekend, though he emphasised he would not take any risks .
Messi was absent as Miami were held to a 0-0 draw away at Orlando City last time out with what Martino described as a bit of a niggle .
The goalless draw, combined with FC Cincinnati s win over Atlanta United, means Miami s lead at the top of the Eastern Conference has been closed to just a point ahead of this weekend s fixtures.
As Miami look to get back to winning ways this weekend, Martino believes Messi will be able to return, though he will not rush the former Barcelona man back onto the field.
The fact is that he felt some pain in his movements and, given that we re on a run of three games in the …