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Ignacio (Nacho) Piatti is healthy again and the big question is: How much playing time, if any, he will get Saturday when the Impact host the New England Revolution at Saputo Stadium (1 p.m., TVA Sports, TSN 690 Radio)?

Coach Rémi Garde confirmed that Piatti has looked good in training this week and is expected to be among the 18 players available for Saturday’s game. Being part of the starting 11 is another matter.

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“You have to realize that Nacho hasn’t played for two months and that’s a long period for a professional football player, especially for a forward player who’s 34, 35,” Garde said prior to practice Thursday. “As a coach, I have to look after Nacho’s integrity. I don’t want to rush Nacho on the field if he’s not able to be at his best. I’m very close to Nacho and the best decision for him is what’s best for him and the team.”

The most likely scenario is for Piatti to come off the bench in the second half, but his participation will be dictated by the game situation.