Breaking News: Alexis Sanchez out for two months
The newly signed Barcelona star, Alexis Sanchez is going to be sidelined for up to eight weeks. The Chilean star picked up the injury during the game he played against Real Sociedad on Saturday. According to the club doctors, Sanchez has torn his thigh muscle
which is going to keep him out of action for at least eight weeks.
The injury is not only a big blow for Barcelona but also for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alexis-Sánchez-c4979 who is still trying to find a place in the Barcelona first team.
The Chilean star and the former Udinese player was signed for around 30 million Euros in the summer transfer window. His last season with Udinese was simply phenomenal and that is the reason why http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 had to pay over the top to lure him this summer.
Alexis Sanchez made his debut for Barcelona while playing against Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup. The Catalans drew the fixture 2-2 but Sanchez wasn’t able to impress throughout the game.
Alexis Sanchez finally picked up form while playing for Barcelona as they played him against Real Sociedad this weekend. After coming for a tiring international break, Sanchez needed rest but Josep Guardiola thought that playing him in the first team would
be a wise option.
Barcelona started the game with Alexis Sanchez starting for them on the right wing. The Chilean star was simply superb as his lay-off to Xavi Hernandez helped the Catalans score the first goal of the game. Later, the other new signing, Cesc Fabregas scored
to double Barcelona’s lead.
However, Sanchez picked up an injury which meant that he had to go off in order to receive treatment. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Villa-c10629 was the player who replaced him in the team but the impact was simply not the same. The Catalans suffered in the second half and conceded two
goals and the game finished 2-2.
With Barcelona drawing their game against Real Sociedad, they have now lost two vital points as Real Madrid picked up a win against Getafe and taken all three points.
Barcelona’s next fixture is at home against the Italian Giants AC Milan. Due to the injury, Alexis Sanchez will not be able to play against Milan in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League.
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