Arsenal team news: Arsene Wenger reveals Chile ace Alexis Sanchez text him to say he was in ‘good shape’ for Manchester United – but Hector Bellerin out for month
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ARSENE WENGER has confirmed that he will make a decision on Alexis Sanchez tomorrow ahead of Arsenal's crunch Premier League clash against Manchester United on Saturday.
The Gunners boss has said his talisman text him after playing - and scoring twice - in Chile's 3-1 win over Uruguay on Tuesday night to tell him he was in "good shape"
Sanchez played for Chile in their crucial World Cup qualifying game despite what had been described as a "low grade" thigh problem.
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However, Wenegr also confirmed in his press conference today that right-back Hector Bellerin will be sidelined for a month.
Wenger said: "Hector is our for four weeks. He got injured in the last 10 seconds against Spurs after a strong tackle from Danny Rose."
Fellow Spaniard, Santi Cazorla, is nowhere near returning to full fitness. Wenger added that Cazorla, who has an Achilles injury, is not currently training.
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Wenger said: "Cazorla is still out. I don't know exactly how long for. He's still not even out in training yet."