THE Chilean FA have confirmed Alexis Sanchez has picked up a muscle tear.
The Arsenal star suffered the injury while away on international duty ahead of his country’s clash with Colombia on Thursday.
He’s been ruled out of that World Cup qualifier and now looks set for at least four weeks on the sidelines.
They said: “The Medical Corps of the Chilean national team informs the player Alexis Sanchez has a low-grade muscle injury.
“The athlete will stay in Santiago, under treatment and evaluation to the meeting of Chile to Uruguay.”
Arsenal fans were rocked by reports that he may have torn a muscle and their worse fears have come true.
However, it could be worse as it is just a minor tear, rather than a more serious injury which could have seen him sidelined for four months.
Reports say the forward has suffered a calf injury although that is yet to be confirmed.
Sanchez could miss a number of important games for Arsenal including their next Premier League fixture against Manchester United.
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