Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger defended Alexis Sanchez after omitting the Chile forward from the starting line-up for the goalless draw at Chelsea
Sanchez
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger defended Alexis Sanchez after omitting the Chile forward from the starting line-up for the goalless draw at Chelsea. Wenger insisted the decision to select Sanchez as a substitute in the League Cup semi-final first leg was nothing to do with the transfer market. The former Barcelona forward is linked with a January switch to Manchester City.
ADVERTISEMENT
"The performance of Alexis Sanchez and the commitment does not depend on the duration of his contract, it just depends on the fact when he's on the pitch he wants to play. People don't know Sanchez. This is a guy completely focused on playing. Did you see how he came on today? How he warmed up? Like a player who wants to play," the Gunners boss said. "He can make a difference between what's going on outside and what's going on the pitch. We live with facts, not with psychological theories. When you come on to the pitch, you give your 100 per cent. That's what he does." Wenger maintains hope Sanchez will stay. "I want him to stay for longer," he added. "I have no problem if he signs with us now or in June."
Catch up on all the latest sports news and updates here
Download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get updates on all the latest and trending stories on the go
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
