Arsenal Forward Alexis Sanchez Out For Three Weeks With Hamstring Injury
Alexis Sanchez suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal's match against Norwich City. Coach Arsene Wenger said the forward might be back around January 10
Arsenal will be without forward Alexis Sanchez for the entire festive period after he received a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury, manager Arsene Wenger revealed on Monday.(Arsene Wenger Has 'no regrets' as Alexis Sanchez Gamble Backfires)
"Sanchez, I think he will be back around January 10. For the Christmas period, don't count him," Wenger told reporters at the Emirates Stadium after his side's 2-1 win over Manchester City. (Alexis Sanchez Injured in Arsenal Draw Against Norwich City)
Sanchez had been due to make his return against City after missing three games with a hamstring problem sustained in the 1-1 draw at Norwich City, but Wenger said he had suffered a "very slight" setback in training. (Arsenal Defeat Manchester City to go Top)
"He was planned to be on the bench tonight (Monday) and he's so keen that he got a little pain," Wenger said. "We didn't take a gamble at all."
Arsenal's win left them two points below Premier League leaders Leicester City and four points above third-place Manchester City.
Chile international Sanchez looks set to miss league games against Southampton, Bournemouth and Newcastle United, as well as Arsenal's FA Cup third-round tie at home to Sunderland on January 9.