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Arsene Wenger CONFIRMS Arsenal star will miss start of next season
ARSENE WENGER has promised he will give Alexis Sanchez a four-week holiday.
Alexis Sanchez Player Profile
The Chilean ace played a starring role in the Gunners' 4-0 FA Cup final victory over Aston Villa yesterday at Wembley, scoring a spectacular goal.
Sanchez's match-winning contribution ensured Arsenal lifted the FA Cup for a record 12th time.
It only ends in July so when he returns from that we will let him have four weeks off
But with the Copa America on the horizon, Wenger has explained why Sanchez will be given an extended break.
"We have played 56 games this season so everyone needs a rest and Sánchez going to the Copa América is not ideal," Wenger said.
Alexis Sanchez will be given an extended break
"It only ends in July so when he returns from that we will let him have four weeks off."
Sanchez hit 25 goals in all competitions for the Gunners last term.
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