Alexis Sánchez will miss Arsenal's first match of the season
Alexis Sánchez will not be available for Arsenal's first match of the season. The forward is still enjoying his post Copa América vacation and will be absent this Sunday for the match against Chelsea in the Community Shield. The decision made by Arsene Wenger has one purpose.
"What Alexis did in his first season in the Premier League was exceptional. We hope he can do it again, that he can repeat it", said the French manager in a press conference this Tuesday.
That's why the rest. "Alexis will only arrive on the weekend," adds Wenger, who previously announced that he will not rush the attacker's return. Thus, the match on the second week of the league against Crystal Palace on August 16th could be a tentative date for his debut.
About the upcoming season, the coach is confident that Arsenal will be able to compete on all fronts, but he does not commit to titles. The competition will be tough. "We know that we will be better, but it's difficult to know how much our opponents will improve", he asserts.