Arsenal Legend Robert Pires has criticized Alexis Sanchez move to Arsenal. Alexis moved to Old trafford on a lucrative contract but has struggled to replicate his form at Arsenal with suggestions that he could again be on the move come January.
Pires now believes that Sanchez “had to stay at Arsenal” where he was enjoying a good run of form and was loved and adored by the club’s fans.
.The Chile international made his way through the exits at Emirates Stadium during the last winter window as his contract in north London ran down.
Pires believes leaving Arsenal was Sanchez’s biggest mistake, with the former Gunners star saying: “Alexis was very good, he’s an excellent footballer, but I also got to know him as a person and I can say that I loved knowing him, he is a friend. He stands out for his professionalism and that helped Arsenal to win several titles.
“Honestly, it surprised me. For me, Sanchez had to stay at Arsenal, where he was one of our stars.
“I don’t know if he could say no to United, but I think the style of play of the London club suits his performances better. But you have to respect his decision.”
Having failed to heed that advice, Sanchez is now being urged to consider moving on again.
Pires believes that Sanchez will not make any meaningful progress under Jose Mourinho and even wonders why Sanchez did’t jump at
“Yes, he’s going through a complex moment. The relationship with the manager is always important, but it’s notable that there are complications between Jose Mourinho and him,” said Pires
“When you’re a United manager and you have players like Paul Pogba and Sanchez, you have to take care of them, because in the end the only important thing is for the team to win.
“When there are problems, the most important and complicated thing, at the same time, is to sit down to talk and say things face to face.
“Sanchez doesn’t deserve to be on the bench or stay at home. We’ll see if he finds a solution in January, because he is not playing and he has to do it, since he is a wonderful footballer.
“Mourinho and Josep Guardiola are two coaches who know how to win and conquer titles, but now, City’s way of playing is higher than United’s and it could be that if Alexis went to Pep’s team his situation would be different.” added Pires.
Alexis Sanchez has not yet shown signs that he wants to move out of Old Trafford but he might have to reconsider and find a long lasting solution to his run of bad form. A move may therefore be on the cards.