Manchester United flop Alexis Sanchez suffered 'very torturous' spell after leaving Arsenal

Struggles: Alex Sanchez
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Alexis Sanchez has suffered a "very tortuous" spell since leaving Arsenal for Manchester United, says Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda.

The forward has scored just three league goals, in 41 games, since joining United and then being shipped out on loan to Inter Milan.

"It's been a traumatic year for him, very tortuous, even after his departure from Arsenal, his first year in Manchester," Rueda told Diario Sport.

"He came to the Copa America in Brazil and then he was very unlucky to get injured in Alicante in a friendly against Colombia. It almost frustrated his loan to Inter.

"Once he had recovered, the [coronavirus] pandemic happened. I hope it [coronavirus] passes fast because he is a great professional."

United are expecting Alexis to return to Old Trafford when the season concludes, with Standard Sport told the 31-year-old is unwilling to cut his £450,000-a-week wages to secure a permanent exit.

Rueda adds: "He has a great training culture and he will maintain a high level at any club that can give him an opportunity. He has a lot of football yet to show at the top level."

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