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Sep132019 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho explains why Alexis Sanchez flopped at Man Utd after Arsenal transfer

Jose Mourinho believes Alexis Sanchez’s inherrant sadness meant he was always destined to be a failure at Manchester United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Much was expected of the Chile forward after he arrived at Old Tafford after his exit from Arsenal but he failed to perform anywhere near his best form. Both Mourinho and his successor, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, failed to bring out the sort of performances which marked Sanchez out as one of the League’s most feared attackers. The 30-year-old joined Inter Milan on loan earlier this month and this week claimed that too much chopping and changing was the major reason behind a return of just three goals in 32 Premier League game. However, Jose Mourinho had a different take, telling the Daily Telegraph: ...

Sep32019 by JBNo Comments

Alexis Sanchez reveals why he failed at Man Utd

Premier League

Alexis Sanchez does not regret his decision to sign for Manchester United but suggested he became frustrated at not being selected regularly for the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Chile international found himself struggling for form from the moment he completed a transfer move from Arsenal in the January transfer window of 2018. Despite being a proven performer in the Premier League, Sanchez found it very hard to make his mark at the theatre of dreams and saw questions asked of his value on a lucrative deal. Niggling knocks and an inability to adjust to the demands of his new club have left the South American stuck on just five goals in 45 matches. That return has led to United sanctioning a loan move to Inter Milan, with the plan being f...

Aug222019 by JBNo Comments

‘It was always me, Pogba or Sanchez to blame!’ – Lukaku hits out at Man United fans

Premier League, Sports

Romelu Lukaku has blasted Manchester United for not doing enough to protect him in the media and said he, Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez were continually made scapegoats by the fans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgium international joined Inter Milan before the close of the Premier League summer transfer window for €80 million, just two years after his move to Old Trafford from Everton. The 26-year-old was criticised at times for his all-round play at the head of the attack under former manager Jose Mourinho and he was overthrown as first-choice striker by Marcus Rashford after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over from the Portuguese. READ MORE Former Arsenal star reveals why he will never forgive Samir Nasri Manchester United to meet Twitter over P...

Aug192019 by JBNo Comments

Alexis Sanchez to undergo Inter Milan medical as flop demands No7 shirt

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez is close to ending his nightmare at the club and will undergo a medical at Inter Milan, according to reports. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Chilean will arrive in Italy on Tuesday ahead of a loan move to Inter with a view to a permanent deal. According to Sky Sports, Inter Milan will pay half of his £505,000-a-week wage packet and can sign him for just £14million next summer window. This means that the Red devils will still need to fork out over £250,000 every week despite him playing in the Italian Serie A. The 30-year-old has been eager to make the move across Europe this month having endured a disastrous time in Old Trafford since moving in January 2018. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || [...

Aug132019 by JBNo Comments

Sanchez clashes with Greenwood in furious training ground bust-up

Premier League

Alexis Sanchez was involved in a heated training ground bust-up with Manchester United academy graduate Mason Greenwood, with angry words exchanged between the pair, according to reports. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former Arsenal forward is desperately trying to build up his fitness after returning from the Copa America campaign with a hamstring injury that he picked up in the third place play-off. In one of his first training sessions back at the club after his injury, Sanchez was fouled by the youngster, leaving the 30-year-old furious, according to The Sun. His move to Old Trafford from the Emirates has been nothing short of disastrous so far but United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told him he remains a part of his plans in the team. H...

May142019 by JBNo Comments

Evra slams Sanchez, reveals he joined United because of money & why Pogba will leave the club

Premier League

Paul Pogba will be one of the first players to leave Old Trafford door this summer window after being turned on by the supporters, according to former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra. The Red Devils finished a miserable season in sixth spot after a displeasing 2-0 home defeat to relegated Cardiff on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the game, Manchester United's record signing Paul Pogba was abused by fed-up supporters. And now former defender Evra, who won five Premier League titles during his time at Old Trafford, thinks the midfielder will lead the exodus of players out as Ole Solskjaer looks to rebuild the fallen giants. Speaking to Sky Sports, the 37-year-old said: “I don't want to blame all the players because I think that s...

May122019 by JBNo Comments

Pogba & Sanchez spark dressing room rift over goal bonuses as United crumble

Premier League

Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez and Paul Pogba are at the centre of a cash-for-goals conflict ripping the club's dressing room apart. SunSport claims Chilean flop Sanchez, is on an mouth-watering £505,000 a week, picks up a whooping £75,000 per goal, with an extra £25,000 for each assist. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Paul Pogba is paid £50,000 for every goal he scores and £20,000 for each goal he sets up. But United team-mates do not have the same incentives in their deal and are very unhappy with the mammoth money Sanchez and Pogba are earning at the club. Now United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is battling against jealousy and rifts in his team and this scheme was brought in to lower the wage bill around three seasons ago. And while go...

Apr222019 by JBNo Comments

Ed Woodward admits mistake in signing Alexis Sanchez for Man United

Premier League

Manchester United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward privately concedes he made a mistake by signing Alexis Sanchez , according to reports. The Chile international was widely expected to join Manchester City in the summer of 2017 but he made the surprise move to Old Trafford the following January window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sanchez has failed to find his best form at the club, scoring just five goals in 42 matches. And now United are open to allowing Sanchez to leave United at the end of the campaign, although they face a hard task of offloading the 30-year-old as clubs are not willing to match his high salary. Sanchez currently earns basic wage of close to £400,000 every week, which is topped up by lucrative bonuses which includes ...

Nov292018 by JBNo Comments

Alexis Sanchez suffers hamstring injury

Premier League

Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez is a major doubt for Saturday's game with Southampton after suffering a hamstring injury. The Chilean sustained the injury in training on Thursday and will now be assessed ahead of the match. A club statement read: "Alexis sustained a hamstring injury in training on Thursday which requires further investigation to confirm severity." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sanchez has struggled for first-team opportunities this campaign and was left out of the team that beat Young Boys in the Champions League. However, United head coach Jose Mourinho expects the 29-year-old to remain at Old Trafford beyond the January window. Speaking earlier this month, Mourino said: "He has never told me that he wants to leave. H...

Nov102018 by JBNo Comments

EXCLUSIVE: Alexis Sanchez wants Manchester United exit

Premier League, Transfer Info

Alexis Sanchez wants to leave Manchester United less than a year after signing for the club, it has been reported. The Chilean swapped Arsenal for United in January but has failed to settle. Now he wants to leave the Red Devils for three reasons and move to France. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 29-year-old hasn't been able to replicate his form at Arsenal and has only scored four goals in 28 appearances. Jose Mourinho, has described Sanchez's performances as "average" and has confessed that his lack of form is a "mystery". Meanwhile former Gunners boss Wenger has claimed Sanchez "has lost confidence". It is understood that one of the main reasons behind Sanchez feeling this way has been his inability to settle in Manchester. The Chilean, who l...