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Arsene Wenger confirms Alexis Sanchez to miss Arsenal clashes against Chelsea and West Ham
ARSENE WENGER has confirmed Alexis Sanchez will miss the start of the season with Arsenal.
Alexis Sanchez Player Profile
The Chilean starred for his national team as they won the Copa America, beating Argentina in penalty shoot-out on July 4.
The Gunners face Chelsea in the Community Shield on August 2 and begin their Premier League campaign against West Ham on August 9.
However, speaking on Arsenal's pre-season tour in Singapore, Wenger revealed when the 26-year-old will return and confirmed his absence from the matches against their London rivals.
Alexis Sanchez was Arsenal's player of the season
He said: "He will be back on August 3 and it usually takes three weeks to be competitive.
"He will miss certainly the first game of the season but with Alexis, it takes a little bit less.
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