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Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez INCLUDED in Chile squad for World Cup qualifiers... despite missing Premier League opener with injury

Chile have included Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez in their squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Bolivia, coach Juan Antonio Pizzi said on Thursday.

Sanchez has yet to play for his English Premier League club Arsenal this season after straining an abdominal muscle.

He missed the Community Shield victory over Chelsea in the season curtain-raiser plus the league opener with Leicester City and is expected to be out of Saturday's trip to Stoke City.

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has been included in the Chile squad for upcoming qualifiers
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has been included in the Chile squad for upcoming qualifiers
The 28-year-old has so far missed all of Arsenal's games this season with an abdominal injury
The 28-year-old has so far missed all of Arsenal's games this season with an abdominal injury

Sanchez was one of 19 overseas players named in Pizzi's squad, which will be boosted by home-based players.