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Man Utd news: Alexis Sanchez HUMILIATED in training before Jose Mourinho snub - report
MANCHESTER UNITED star Alexis Sanchez was humiliated in training by Jose Mourinho before being dropped against West Ham, according to reports.
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The attacker has endured a torrid start to the season, failing to find the net and only chipping in with one assist in his first five Premier League games this term.
Mourinho took the decision to drop Sanchez from the matchday squad before the 3-1 defeat to West Ham on Saturday, along with Jesse Lingard and Antonio Valencia.
And it appears one journalist may have uncovered exactly why the Chilean was left out at the London Stadium.
Fellow countryman and Fox Sports reporter Maks Cardenas claims Sanchez was dropped for tactical reasons after receiving an embarrasing telling off from Manchester United boss Mourinho in training last week.
Mourinho recriminated Sanchez for his low [training] level on Monday in a talk in front of the entire squad
"Mourinho's decision not to summon Alexis to the game, despite traveling to London is tactical and not physical problems," he tweeted.
"Mourinho recriminated Sanchez for his low [training] level on Monday in a talk in front of the entire squad.
"Alexis has converted only three goals in 23 matches with United."
The Daily Mirror claim Sanchez was stunned by his exclusion over the weekend and is said to be considering his future at Old Trafford.
The 29-year-old arrived from Arsenal in January after a drawn out transfer saga.
But Sanchez has failed to hit the heights since his switch, which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move in the opposite direction.
Speaking after the defeat to West Ham, Mourinho attempted to explain his decision to drop the attacker.
"Look for how many months are people asking for [Anthony] Martial, Martial, Martial and saying how Alexis isn't play well enough," he said.
"This week it was time to agree and leave Alexis out.
“I have no complaints about the player's attitude. [Robert] Snodgrass came to the pitch with an incredible attitude, you need that genuine humility.
"There are certain qualities that you either have or you don't have."
It is unclear whether Sanchez will be back in the first-team when United take on Valencia in the Champions League this week before welcoming struggling Newcastle to Old Trafford on Saturday.