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By Deepungsu Pandit

Modified Jul 22, 2022 23:51 GMT

Solskjaer is still awaiting his second signing of the summer.

#1 Chilean superstar urged to look for regular first-team football

Sanchez has been urged to look for first-team football.

Chilean legend Ivan Zamorano believes that Alexis Sanchez needs regular first-team football - either at United or elsewhere. The former Barcelona player struggled to cope with life at Old Trafford since making the switch from Arsenal in January 2018. Sanchez was hit with a lack of form and recurring injuries and looked like a shadow of the player who had thrived at Arsenal.

However, the Chilean has been in fine form for his country at the Copa America so far, scoring twice already. One man who believes that Sanchez needs to get regular first-team action to flourish is former Chilean footballer and a legend of the game, Ivan Zamorano:

"What's best for [Sanchez] is to play - wherever he can, be it at Manchester United or any other team.

"The important thing is for him to be constantly competing. I talk from my experience. Sometimes when you're abroad and you're not playing, it is hard to regain the level.

"We've seen it. Alexis hasn't played in Manchester for a long time, but the second he puts on the Chilean shirt, he's different. That's what we like."

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