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Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez a doubt for Confederations Cup opener as Chile reveal training ground ankle sprain

Alexis Sanchez has sprained his ankle in training and may miss Chile's Confederations Cup opener against Cameroon.

Chilean coach Juan Antonio Pizzi says the Arsenal forward hurt his left ankle in training Thursday and has only done light training in the gym since then.

Pizzi says the Chile staff are 'optimistic from the images we've seen, but we understand and know that the player still feels pain, and that's why we'll wait until tomorrow to decide if he plays.'

Alexis Sanchez has sprained his ankle and may miss Chile's Confederations Cup opener
Alexis Sanchez has sprained his ankle and may miss Chile's Confederations Cup opener
The Arsenal star faces an uncertain wait to see if he will be fit to face Cameroon on Sunday
The Arsenal star faces an uncertain wait to see if he will be fit to face Cameroon on Sunday

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