Another blow for Sanchez: Chilean journalist provides Alexis injury update

Alexis Sanchez has played just six games in the Premier League under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer so far still failing to establish himself as a starting XI player at Manchester United. The Chilean might have had an opportunity to get back on track amid Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard injuries, however, picked up a knee ligaments issue of his own in the game against Southampton on Saturday.

According to Chilean journalist Maks Cardenas, the 30-year-old will be sidelined for about 6-8 weeks. The reporter indicates Alexis was hoping to make it to his national team’s squad for the friendlies against Mexico on March 23 and against the United States four days later to try to rediscover his finest form, however, that dream is dead now.

Alexis Sánchez out 6-8 weeks— Maks Cárdenas (@MaksCardenas) March 4, 2019

Detached from Sanchez’s personal struggles, the news is definitely a blow for United as well. The Red Devils’ injury situation has recently become absolutely devastating. As it stands, Ole Gunnar Solskajer will be missing 10 players of the squad in the Wednesday’s Champions League return leg clash against PSG and 9 of them in the games to come after the Les Parisiens battle.

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Apart from the Chilean, Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard, Ander Herrera and Nemanja Matic all have been ruled out with muscle injuries, Anthony Martial – with a knock, Phil Jones will miss the game due to illness, while Matteo Darmian and skipper Antonio Valencia remain long-term absentees.

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