Alexis Sanchez: Puyol is the best captain I've ever had Barcelona vs Inter Chilean will face his former side on Wednesday

Alexis Sanchez joined Inter on a season-long loan from Manchester United this summer and he will have the chance to play against Barcelona, his former side, at the Camp Nou in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

The 30-year-old made his first Inter start at the weekend, scoring against Sampdoria before later being sent off for two yellows, and he will hope that he will be able to once again partner Lautaro Martinez in attack.

Looking back at his time at Barcelona, there was one player who stood out above the rest for Alexis: Carles Puyol.

"When I arrived, there was talk that it might be the best Barcelona [team] in history," Alexis said in an interview with UEFA.

"There was [Lionel] Messi, [Pep] Guardiola, Xavi [Hernandez], [Andres] Iniesta... And there was Puyol, who to me is an amazing captain, the best I've had in my career."

Despite not being a resounding success in Catalonia, Alexis explains that his spell at Barcelona allowed him to grow as a player.

"At Barcelona, I learned a lot in terms of improving," he noted.

"I had quality players by my side, who had won a World Cup, and each day they would improve their physique and their communication on the pitch."

The Chilean understands that playing Barcelona at the Camp Nou is a difficult prospect for any side, but he made clear that it is important to take your chances when they arrive.

"At home, they are very strong," Alexis recognised.

"If we have a chance or two, we can't waste them.

"I played there with Manchester United and we wasted three or four chances.

"Then they have one or two and score, and next thing you're losing 3-0.

"If you want to beat Barcelona, you can't miss any chances."