ALEXIS SANCHEZ has declared himself fit to face Manchester United after scoring a double for Chile against Uruguay.
Sanchez defied club orders and played in the World Cup qualifier despite being heavily strapped.
Sanchez had suffered a low grade muscle injury in training and missed the game with Colombia.
Arsene Wenger had called for Sanchez to return to London for tests but he stayed in South America and played in the early hours of this morning.
The damage didn’t harm his performance though and he scored twice as Chile run out 3-1 winners.
And Sanchez says he will be ready to play against Manchester United on Saturday.
“I travel to London today,” he said. “I will train Friday and travel the same Friday to Manchester to play Saturday at noon.
Alexis Sanchez scores stunning brace for Chile despite injury fears
Wed, November 16, 2016Alexis Sanchez scored a stunning brace for Chile despite fears over his fitness
Alexis Sanchez put injury fears aside on Tuesday after he scored two goals for Chile
“There is no problem with me playing.”
Sanchez has been in scintillating form for the Gunners this season having shifted to a central role.
The 27-year-old has scored six times in 11 appearances in the league this season and twice in four Champions League games.