Arsene Wenger insists Alexis Sanchez is fully committed to Arsenal despite axing the wantaway Chilean on Wednesday night.
The South American, who is edging closer to a move to Manchester City, was a surprise omission from the starting XI for the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea.
Wenger’s selection decision only served to heighten speculation that Sanchez will join Pep Guardiola’s side this month. But the Arsenal manager defended his star attacker amid claims he already has one eye one the Etihad Stadium.
‘The team selection had nothing to do with the transfer market,’ said Wenger.