Alexis Sanchez out for a long time with massive injury
What's the story
Problems do not seem to end for Manchester United, as yet again they have been handed a massive blow as star player Alexis Sanchez has suffered an injury which will see him out of action for a long period of time. Mourinho himself has said, "It is not a little muscular injury that in one week or 10 days the player is ready."
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Mourinho sheds light on the injury
Mourinho said that though there has been no scans carried on Sanchez regarding the hamstring injury suffered, he fears that the Chilean forward will be out for long. Mourinho added that considering Sanchez's experience, even he is sure to have understood the gravity of the situation. Being present when the injury occurred, even Mourinho himself feels it will be a long-term affair.
Injury
Details on the injury and what it means for United
The massive injury was sustained during training which left Sanchez screaming in agonizing pain. It is believed that he has suffered from a torn hamstring that will see him out of action for at least four to six weeks. Sanchez's condition robs United of an attacking option, with a number of important fixtures are lined up for next month.
Fixtures
Important fixtures that Sanchez will be missing
December will be a difficult period for United as they have three massive fixtures lined up within a span of ten days. They will be facing Arsenal on December 6, Valencia for their Champions League fixture on December 13, and Liverpool on December 16. It remains to be seen whether he gets fit enough to play against Tottenham on January 13, 2019.
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How will Sanchez's absence affect Manchester United?
Though it cannot be denied that Sanchez has not been contributing much in terms of goals, but missing an experienced attacking player like him in an important phase of the season will be detrimental to United's prospects. A constant rotation of players at this time of the season becomes vital, and with Lindelof also out till the last week of December, it can only mean trouble at the Red Devils' quarters.