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Sanchez started in a central role as Arsenal drew 2-2 at Goodison Park
The Chile international was substituted at half-time by Wenger
Wenger says his £30million summer signing is not yet fully fit
But he could lead the line against Besiktas after Giroud was injured late on
The Frenchman hurt his ankle after coming on to equalise

Published: 06:11 EDT, 24 August 2014 | Updated: 14:58 EDT, 24 August 2014

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Alexis Sanchez's confidence is suffering because he is not yet fully fit, according to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

The £30million summer signing, who arrived from Barcelona after the World Cup, started up-front for the Gunners against Everton but was withdrawn at half-time after a lacklustre display.

Sanchez is likely to lead the line against Besiktas in next week's Champions League play-off second leg, but Wenger has admitted that he had no option but to substitute him at Goodison Park.

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Tough times: Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez was disappointing against Everton at Goodison Park

Early bath: Sanchez was substituted at half-time by Gunners manager Arsene Wenger

More to come: Wenger says his £30million summer signing is not yet 'ready physically'

'At the moment he is not completely ready physically,' Wenger said.

'He knows he is not at his best physically but when he is his confidence will come back.'

The Chilean could get another chance to impress in a central role against the Turks after his replacement, Olivier Giroud, injured his ankle at the end of the game.

The Frenchman scored his side's equaliser as Arsenal fought back to draw a 2-2 draw, with Wenger singling him out for special praise.

Impact: Olivier Giroud (centre) beats Sylvain Distin (left) to the ball to head Arsenal's equaliser late on

Doubt: Giroud could miss Arsenal's Champions League play-off clash with Besiktas after injuring his ankle

He said: 'We looked much more dangerous (after Giroud came on).

'I knew we were dominating the game in the second half and we needed some physical presence up front. That presence was very important. He had a very good second half.'

On the prospect of Giroud missing next Wednesday's tie against Slaven Bilic's side, Wenger added: 'It is a big game and I hope we have not lost him,' said Wenger of Giroud, who left Goodison Park with a protective boot on his left foot.

'In the final minute he stretched his ankle. At the moment it doesn't look too good. '