The prognosis suggest Nigeria international Obafemi Martins will return to action for Seattle Sounders when they tackle LA Galaxy in the MLS on Sunday. <br /><br />The attacker has not featured in the last eight games in the league as he is recovering from a groin complaint, and he failed a fitness test hours leading up to the tie against Vancouver Whitecaps this past weekend.<br /><br /><span class="body1">&ldquo;</span>We<span class="body1"></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1"></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;</span></span></span>ll see, I think he<span class="body1"></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1"></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;</span></span></span>s getting closer,<span class="body1">&rdquo; </span>Sounders head coach Sigi Schmid told reporters.<br /><br /><span class="body1">&ldquo;</span>I think this is the week we<span class="body1"></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1"></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;</span></span></span>re hoping he can make it back, but we have to go day-by-day.<span class="body1">&rdquo;<br /><br />Seattle Sounders have lost seven games during the period Martins has been on the sidelines, scoring a paltry two goals in those games.<br /><br />The </span>CenturyLink Field outfit are away to Vancouver Whitecaps in the CONCACAF Champions League on Thursday morning, Nigerian time.<br /><br />Photo Credit : mlssoccer.com<br />