Arsenal superstar Alexis Sanchez could miss his side’s game against Swansea City due to international duty.
Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez
This season could prove to be yet another golden opportunity for Arsenal to capture the Premier League title for the first time in over a decade. Arsene Wenger has assembled a solid squad ahead of what it sure to be a tough season, and their next task will be a home game against Swansea City this weekend. As reported by Wales Online, the good news for the Welsh side is that there is a chance Alexis Sanchez could miss the vital clash.
The 27-year-old is set to play a vital role when Chile take on Peru in their World Cup qualifier, with the game taking place at half past midnight on Thursday morning. Sanchez will fly back to England later that day, meaning he will only get one day of training following such a long journey and tough game.
Football Soccer – Chile’s national soccer team – World Cup 2018 Qualifiers
Barring injury he will probably also play the full 90 minutes considering that the Copa America champions are in desperate need of a victory in order to keep their World Cup aspirations alive.
This could prove to be a massive boost for new Swansea City manager Bob Bradley who is preparing for what is sure to be a tough first match in charge of the Welsh club.
Swansea City manager Bob Bradley poses after the press conference
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