Alexis Sanchez is still not ready to start for Inter, according to coach Antonio Conte. Sanchez has made one brief substitute appearance in Serie A since joining Inter on loan from Manchester United.
The Chile international did not have a full pre-season with United due to a hamstring injury sustained at the Copa America.With Inter top of Serie A and yet to drop a point, Conte is in no rush to push Sanchez into his side.
โFor him it is worth the words I give for everyone else,โ he said ahead of Wednesdayโs home game against Lazio.โWhen I see ready players, they will be inserted [into the XI].โI have to work in the interest of Inter, not of individuals.โ
While Sanchez has made a slow start at San Siro, ex-United team-mate Romelu Lukaku is thriving.The Belgium international has hit three goals in four Serie A games to fire the Nerazzurri to a perfect record. Read more