AC Milan v Manchester United - International Champions Cup 2018
United was already depleted in the strikers department when Anthony Martial had to return to the US to be with his partner who is expecting their second child. With no other option in hand, Mourinho allowed Sanchez to start through the middle and the Chilean ran riot as well as scoring a goal.
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It was one of his better games for United, even though it was just a pre-season friendly. He looked sharp, he looked meaner, fitter than before and he had a purpose about him. It looked like Sanchez had finally arrived at Manchester United and United fans were delighted with his performance.
Against Liverpool, Sanchez will need to be in the same inspired form and will be hoping to test Van Dijk through the middle. He will know that this game cannot be lost.
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He will know that this game, even in pre-season, has the ability to propel his name into United folklore and as such, he will be looking at it as an opportunity. He will also have Karius on his mind, with the unfortunate goalkeeper being error prone even in pre-season and Sanchez will be hoping to capitalize on his mistakes.
United fans, on the other hand, will be looking to see if Sanchez can build on his partnership with his teammates, that is slowly starting to take shape. In absence of other star names in the team, Mourinho will be looking for Alexis Sanchez to inspire Manchester United against their bitter rivals.
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