Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez is laid up ill with his dog... so will he really be back in training on Sunday?
- Arsene Wenger revealed Alexis Sanchez is due back at training this Sunday
- But the Chile forward has posted a picture on social media claiming he is 'sick'
- The 28-year-old has been linked with a move away from Arsenal this summer
- Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City are among the clubs who want him
- Arsenal transfer news: Chelsea keen on snapping up Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
In-demand Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez claims to be struggling with illness, casting doubt over his return to first team action with the Gunners.
Arsene Wenger had claimed on Thursday that the Chile international, whose future at the Emirates remains uncertain, would be back training with his team-mates this Sunday.
But Sanchez has fuelled speculation that he could be out for more time, yet, by claiming he is currently ill.
Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez uploaded a photograph alongside his dog with the caption: 'Sick'
The 28-year-old, whose future remains uncertain, was pictured wearing a scarf while indoors
Arsene Wenger had claimed on Wednesday that the forward would be back training on Sunday
The forward, who is pictured wearing a scarf while indoors, uploaded a photograph on Instagram alongside his dog. He also took a selfie while looking fed up and the caption of both photos read: 'Sick'.
Sanchez has only a year left on his current deal with Arsenal and has been linked with a move away from the Emirates for several months.
Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are among the clubs interested in the forward, who Sportsmail understands is ready to quit the Gunners this summer.
Following an extended break in the wake of his exploits at the Confederations Cup with Chile, Sanchez is expected back at London Colney this weekend ahead of their Emirates Cup clash with Sevilla.
'Alexis and (defender Shkodran) Mustafi, their first training session will be on Sunday, the day we play against Sevilla,' Wenger said.
'They are practising on the day, yes. First of all you make a really good check up of where they are, how much they have worked during their break.'
Sanchez has been linked with the likes of Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City
The forward was given an extended break following Chile's Confederations Cup campaign
Sanchez's girlfriend Mayte Rodriguez recently uploaded photos of the couple on holiday
Arsenal take on Benfica on Saturday before facing Sevilla. A week later they play Chelsea in the Community Shield before getting their Premier League campaign underway against Leicester on August 11.
This is not the first time the defender has sought sympathy for an injury and illness over social media.
The 28-year-old attracted scorn last season after posting a photo of his cut lip following Arsenal's victory over the Foxes at the Emirates.
Feliz por la victoria pero termine con el labio hinchado ����happy for the victory but ended up with a swollen lip ��������⚽️ pic.twitter.com/0y301Ztnp9
— Alexis Sánchez (@Alexis_Sanchez) April 26, 2017
Sanchez has been making the most of an extended summer break, going away with Rodriguez
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