The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chile-c2871 international has voiced his admiration for Lionel Messi and has stated that he has learnt a great deal from the Argentinean star.
Sanchez was very appreciative of Messi and expressed that he is the perfect player to learn from.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 forward has had an impressive start to his career at the Nou Camp after joining Barcelona from the Italian Serie A side Udinese for a sum reported to be around 38 million Euros.
Sanchez spent three seasons in Udinese and had a tremendous time in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Colo-Colo-c38847.
As many had predicted, Sanchez became a quick success at the Catalan capital and despite having injury trouble at the start of the season, the striker made a positive comeback with the current Spanish champions.
After returning from injury, Sanchez managed to silence his doubters and was able to cement a place in the Barca starting eleven after a string of remarkable performances. Alexis has impressed on every stage, performing brilliantly in both the Spanish La
Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
However, this time Sanchez was all about praising his colleague http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296, as according to the former Udinese player the Argentine has taught him a lot.
Lionel Messi, who is widely considered to be the best player in the world, has an inspiring influence on the Spanish giants. The 24-year-old has been phenomenal throughout his career as a Barca player.
Messi was able to win the Ballon d’Or three times in a row, a feat rarely achieved in the world of professional football.
While discussing his relationship with Messi, Sanchez told the reporters:
"I have learnt from [Messi] and from all my companions. Messi has taught me that I should want to play every minute and never leave a game, just keeping improving and improving."
Alexis has scored 11 goals in 27 appearances this season.
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