Portland Timbers center back Larrys Mabiala is expected to be fit and ready to play in time for the 2018 MLS Cup Saturday.

Mabiala is recovering from an ankle injury that he sustained in the first leg of the Western Conference Championship series on Nov. 25, but has steadily been working his way back to full health.

Timbers coach Giovanni Savarese said that Mabiala participated in the majority of drills at practice Tuesday and would return to full training Wednesday. He said he was hopeful that Mabiala would be available for the MLS Cup Saturday.

“He’s in a good spot,” Savarese said. “He practiced almost full today. He’ll practice full tomorrow. So, it’s looking pretty good.”

The Timbers will take on Atlanta United in the 2018 MLS Cup on Saturday at 5 p.m. PST at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

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