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Gary Neville sends strong message to Alexis Sanchez about poor Manchester United form
MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville has explained to Alexis Sanchez how he can turn his fortunes around.
Alexis Sanchez has been told what he needs to do to improve at Man Utd by Gary Neville
Sanchez has struggled at Manchester United since his move from Arsenal in January which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan head in the opposite direction.
The Chile international’s only goal in his eight appearances so far was a rebound to the penalty he missed against Huddersfield last month.
Sanchez has come under criticism for his performances and last night against Crystal Palace gave the ball away an incredible 19 times in the first half.
Neville says the 29-year-old is picking up the ball far too deep and he wants him closer to the 18-yard area.
I see Alexis Sanchez at his best when he’s in that left channel, around here, attacking defenders, committing them
“A lot of his game is being spent there (40 yards from the opposition goal),” Gary Neville said on Sky Sports.
“He’s trying to play one-twos from sort of 40 yards from goal.
“I’d like most of his touches, which is difficult, to be in that (18-yard) area more.
“That’s where Alexis Sanchez needs to pick the ball up.
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Gary Neville wants Alexis Sanchez to play further up the pitch for Manchester United
“If you look at his passes in this game, again a lot of his passes are from this (40 yards from the opposition goal) sort of zone.
“Again, for me, I see Alexis Sanchez at his best when he’s in that left channel, around here, attacking defenders, committing them, playing one-twos, combinations.
“He has to try and get into that position for Manchester United.”
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