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Arsene Wenger reveals why Alexis Sanchez left London: When Arsenal star will return
ALEXIS SANCHEZ will be back at Arsenal tomorrow, manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed.
Alexis Sanchez left London for Barcelona after the defeat at Bayern
Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez flew out of Heathrow airport hours after Arsenal’s 5-1 defeat at Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
The Chile international is not expected to play against Sutton United in the FA Cup on Monday.
And Wenger confirmed in his pre-match press conference why Sanchez left London.
“He has a court case in Barcelona,” Wenger said.
“And he will be back in training tomorrow.”
Sanchez was frustrated by Arsenal's defeat in Munich
Sanchez (left) scored the consolation in Arsenal's defeat
Alexis Sánchez scores Arsenal's equaliser against Bayern
Sanchez cut a frustrated figure at the Allianz Arena as Arsenal struggled to contain Bundesliga champions Bayern.
The striker scored Arsenal’s consolation to make it 1-1 on the night before a second-half collapse put Arsenal on the verge of exiting the Champions League.
He is yet to sign a new contract at the Emirates, with is current deal set to expire in the summer of 2018.
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