Interโ€™s Alexis Sanchez may need surgery

Inter have released a statement after Alexis Sanchez sustained an injury whilst on international duty with Chile.

The forward, on loan from Manchester United, was substituted in the 88th minute of Chileโ€™s 0-0 friendly draw with Colombia at the weekend.

โ€œAlexis Sanchez underwent medical tests earlier this morning at the Humanitas Institute in Rozzano,โ€ read the announcement on the Inter official website.

โ€œResultsย revealed a joint dislocationย in his left ankleย which has caused damage to the peroneus longusย tendon.

โ€œThe player will meetย forย further consultations with Professorย Ramon Cugat in Barcelona on Wednesday, where they willย seek to reach a decision on whetherย surgical intervention is necessary.โ€

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