Alexis Sanchez cut a dejected figure after being substituted against Valencia (Image: GETTY)
Sanchez was out-of-sorts against Valencia and was hauled off after 76 minutes (Image: REUTERS)
The Chilean striker was ushered off the field by impatient United supporters (Image: GETTY)
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Sanchez was replace by Anthony Martial (Image: GETTY)
The out-of-form frontman is supposedly the highest-paid player on the United roster, potentially earning around £500,000-a-week.
There have been suggestions that Sanchez could now be looking for a way out of the club, having arrived from Arsenal just eight months ago.
Many more displays like tonight and the majority of supporters won’t argue if the Red Devils cut ties with their superstar frontman.
Man United arrive at Old Trafford LATE ahead of Valencia clash
Sanchez hid his face in his shirt after sitting down on the bench (Image: GETTY)
The 29-year-old is yet to score a goal for United this season (Image: GETTY)
The former Arsenal man looked sheepish as he waved to fans after the final whistle (Image: GETTY)
United arrived late for their Champions League group game against Valencia at Old Trafford, forcing kick-off to be delayed by five minutes to 8.05pm.
Manager Mourinho claimed that United were "refused" an escort by GMP, which led to their journey from the Lowry Hotel taking 45 minutes longer than usual.
But Greater Manchester Police insisted they are no longer obliged to provide that service for every match and that the club were aware of the change in policy.
A statement from GMP said: "All police deployments are carried out following a comprehensive risk assessment process and specifically in respect of escort team buses, are only ever undertaken on occasions when there is intelligence or information to suggest a risk of threat or harm to the players.
"GMP has previously used police vehicles to accompany a team's coach but after a review of our core policing responsibilities it was decided that we would no longer provide this service at every fixture.
"We consulted with the relevant football clubs over a period of months to allow them adequate time to plan ahead for their journeys to the stadium.
"Every fixture is assessed individually and we will continue to work with all clubs to provide an appropriate policing response."