One season and then gone. Between Alexis Sanchez and Olympique de Marseille, the love story was short but intense. The Chilean, author of 18 goals and 3 assists in 44 matches in all competitions, lived up to the expectations placed on him. But due to lack of agreement with the residents of the Orange Vélodrome, the former Arsenal player did not extend the adventure. He had also instructed the Marseille leaders to say goodbye to the club and to the supporters whom he wanted to thank.
A choice that goes wrong
“I would also like to clarify certain subjects and say that for my part, I always wanted to stay in Marseille. That’s what I always wanted, but it wasn’t just up to me. It always takes two to agree. This time, the technical management had made other choices, but I respect them. Pablo Longoria responded immediately, just to clarify things. Just before, the Chilean made his comeback to Inter Milan. A club that he had left a year earlier to join Marseille. Returning to Lombardy was the 34-year-old’s priority.
Linked to the Nerazzurri until 2024, Alexis Sanchez has not yet been able to play with Simone Inzaghi’s team, he who was still physically fit according to the Italian press to face Cagliari (August 28) and Fiorentina (September 3). The international break should allow him to be ready for the future. In any case, this was the plan of the staff and managers who advised him to stay in Milan, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport. Moreover, they also contacted the Chilean federation as well as the staff of the national selection so that Alexis Sanchez remains in Italy to continue his fitness.
A worrying state of health
But the latter did not respond favorably to this request. Same thing on the side of the player who, according to El Mercurio, favored La Roja over Inter. A decision which was not at all appreciated by the Milanese, who did not digest the player’s behavior. An element which has also experienced some health problems in selection since it suffers from an anemia problem. Information which was transmitted to Inter, which is closely examining the health of its player. In fact, the GoS explains that the Italians will increase the number of examinations for his player, whose physical condition is worrying.
After a summer without a club to prepare alone, Alexis Sanchez is not yet 100%. Inzaghi would not be reassured, he who is counting on the Chilean. The latter is not yet guaranteed to participate in the Milan derby against the Rossoneri on September 16. This would be a significant absence since the attacker, very experienced, has already experienced shocks of this level. THE Corriere dello Sport believes that, barring any surprises, he should still be on the bench against AC Milan. Alexis Sanchez’s return to Inter is not going as planned at the moment…
