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Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho makes big Alexis Sanchez claim ahead of Tottenham clash
JOSE MOURINHO thinks that Alexis Sanchez will get a frosty reception from away supporters for the rest of the season.
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Sanchez swapped Arsenal for Manchester United earlier in the transfer window in a deal which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan go in the opposite direction.
The Chilean is set to make his league debut for United against Tottenham in the Premier League tonight (8pm).
And because he is visiting his old north London rivals he is bound to be subject of harsh treatment for the home fans.
But Mourinho thinks it will recur for the rest of the campaign because of his enormous £500,000-a-week salary.
Jose Mourinho thinks Alexis Sanchez will get a frosty reception against Tottenham tonight.
I think he is probably going to get that kind of reception everywhere.
"I think he is probably going to get that kind of reception everywhere," said Mourinho.
"I don't know if it's true or not true but that story of being at least one of the top salaries in Premier League football, to change a big club for another big club, this kind of situation attracts a little bit of it.
“But I don't think he cares.”
Mourinho adds that Sanchez’s background will allow his to cope with the criticism.
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"I think he's used to it," he added.
"Even in South America, I don't think its easy for Chile to play in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, so I think these guys grew up with a certain level of experiences.
"I don't think it's a problem for him at all."
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