Alexis Sanchez has a calf problem (Picture:Getty)

Chile boss Jorge Sampaoli is on collision course with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger after admitting he could risk Alexis Sanchez in the country’s qualifier with Uruguay despite having a calf problem.

The 26-year-old played 90 minutes during Chile’s 1-1 draw with Colombia on Thursday but had a calf complaint after the match.

Wenger has expressed concern’s over the forward’s fitness in recent weeks and he’s expected to give the ex-Barcelona man a mid-season break to recharge his batteries.

However, Wenger will be furious to find out that Sampaoli is willing to risk the winger in Tuesday’s clash.




‘Alexis has a pain in his calf and we will wait for him until the last minute to see if he is ready to play,’ said Sampaoli.

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Wenger doesn’t want Chile to risk Sanchez (Picture:Getty)