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Didi Hamann: This is the reason for Alexis Sanchez's drop in form
ALEXIS SANCHEZ hasn't been the same player since his contract talks broke down earlier this year, according to Didi Hamann.
Alexis Sanchez shoots Arsenal into their 20th FA Cup final
Sanchez is about the enter the final 12 months of his Arsenal contract this summer and is no closer to agreeing a new deal.
The Chile international is Arsenal's leading scorer with 24 goals to his name, chipping in with 14 assists along the way.
Alexis Sanchez has dropped in form over the past few months
But his form has dropped over the past few months, and former Liverpool midfielder Hamann admits he has his doubts about the 28-year-old forward.
Hamann told Paddy Power: "I have my doubts about Alexis Sanchez. Since his contract talks broke down a few months ago, I don’t believe he’s been the same player.
"He’s more reliable than Ozil, but I wouldn’t go as far as saying Sanchez has outshone the German.
Didi Hamann not convinced by Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez
"I have questions about the Chilean’s attitude, because if you look at the way they’ve fallen apart in games - especially against Bayern Munich.
"It’s a collective thing. You can’t just blame one player for all of it."
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