Aug 18 (Reuters) - Lionel ⁠Messi appears to be at peace following ⁠the death of his father earlier this ‌month, Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos told reporters on Tuesday.

Messi's father, Jorge, died aged 68 on Aug. 8 in ​Rosario, Argentina. Messi returned to ⁠action for Inter Miami ⁠last week, coming off the bench in a ⁠Leagues ‌Cup defeat by Leon before starting Sunday's 4-1 loss to Nashville.

"He looks good, ⁠expressing himself on the pitch, a place ​he knows ‌to perfection, and at peace," Hoyos said.

Messi ⁠had shared ​an emotional tribute to his father last week, describing him as his father, friend and representative ⁠and saying he did not know ​how to continue without him.

Midfielder Casemiro praised Messi’s commitment to the team despite the difficult circumstances ⁠he is facing.

"He sets a great example," Casemiro said after the game against Leon. "He is surely going through a very difficult time, but the ​commitment he has shown, not ⁠just to the players but to the club, ​has been incredible. I've never ‌seen anything like it ​in my life."

(Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City, editing by Pritha Sarkar)