Where will Alexis Sanchez play for Manchester United?

#4 On the right wing

Sanchez was really effective on the right wing in the Copa America for Chile

Alternatively, Sanchez could be deployed on the right wing. With United desperately needing a wide man on the right side of the field, the Chilean could solve the problem for the Red Devils. Right-back Valencia has often been the pseudo-winger for United on the right flank which leads to a lopsided formation during the game with virtually no width on the right.

The Chilean’s excellent crossing ability is something that Jose would be pinning his hopes on in this formation. Since Sanchez loves to take on the defenders, it will be beneficial for United to use Sanchez’s ability to dribble and skip past defenders from the wider positions.

The same 4-2-3-1 that United play at the moment is perfect for this as Sanchez can slot in as the right winger with the rest of the players retaining their positions as it is. This might not be Jose’s preferred formation in relation to the players and positions but he could use this in between games when he needs Sanchez to provide the service to Lukaku through whipped-in crosses from the right side in tight games.