Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez was on the losing side as Chile took on Argentina in a World Cup qualifier – but it wasn’t for a lack of trying.
The 28-year-old played 90 minutes as Juan Antonio Pizzi’s side succumbed to a 1-0 defeat after Lionel Messi’s penalty.
Arsene Wenger was concerned about Sanchez’s fitness in the build-up to the match but the winger managed a full match despite his ankle being in a ‘terrible state’ after Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to West Brom.
And the winger came close to getting his team a crucial point when he crashed the crossbar with a powerful free-kick from 25 yards midway through the second half.
Video: Alexis is inches away from scoring an equaliser for Chile against Argentina as his effort hits the bar. #afc pic.twitter.com/LbzM7N2mBK
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