Sanchez Facing Up To 3 Months Injury Absence

Alexis Sanchez could be sidelined for up to three months if his ankle injury requires surgery, Chile boss Reinaldo Rueda has said of the Inter loanee.

The 30-year-old forward suffered an unfortunate knock while on international duty when he broke down during the second half of a 0-0 friendly draw with Colombia on Saturday.

The Chile Football Federation revealed after that contest that Sanchez had suffered “dislocated tendons”.

The South American, who is on loan at Inter from Manchester United, is now waiting to discover the full extent of his ailment.

Rueda told reporters when asked for an update on Sanchez’s condition: "He could end up under the knife.

"Inter, his club, will decide. We could lose him for two or three months. It's a shame because he had started playing again with Inter and scored two goals, while also playing in the Champions League.

"He was happy and super motivated. Now we have to wait for these decisive hours. We will see what happens."

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