Alexis Sanchez has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, either in January or the summer, so there must be something special about the 21 year-old which has reportedly caught Sir Alex Ferguson’s eye.
After watching him in action, it is clear to see that he is a tricky player on the wing. He has plenty of flicks and tricks up his sleeve, and at times can embarrass the opposing defenders. His explosive pace is also an element of his game which stands him out from the crowd, and with his small, 5 foot 6 frame, he is able to combine both his trickery and pace to run defenders ragged.
Players who have frightening pace and can also deliver an accurate cross are somewhat hard to come by nowadays. Walcott and Lennon are England’s finest culprits at times, and I’m sure there are plenty more like them, but Sanchez has the raw ability to do both. His versatility is impressive, as he can work effectively on both wings as well as up front on his own – although his goalscoring has been called into question due to only 9 goals in 77 appearances for current club Udinese.
With Nani and Sanchez in the team, United would be in a great position when it comes to deliveries into the box and general creativity. However, they do also both have a tendency to go to ground and hold their legs in apparent agony – at times to easily – which is unfortunate, as diving is of course cheating, but the amount of free-kicks awarded to United would also be increased, therefore increasing set pieces and the chance of goal. Antonio Valencia will be returning soon, so Ferguson would have competition for wide places – which should only be a healthy thing for a big club like United.
He is also a hard worker. He can track back on those wings as well as attack – making some good tackles and then sending his own team on the counter. He would be a useful player who would add depth to any team, but when you are nicknamed “the Wonder Boy”, are named as one of the 50 most exciting players in world football, and are attracting interest from some of the best managers in the world, you must be pretty special.
The Chilean certainly has a good future ahead of him, but whether it will be at Manchester United after a £15 million move, we will have to wait and see.
Robert
December 16, 2010 at 9:59 am
Fergie sign him up fergie fergie sign him up.. This guy is quality in every sense of the way… With him down one flank and Nani on the other one word.. Frightening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Come on Malcolm put your hand in your pocket…,
joel ngoga
December 16, 2010 at 10:05 am
sign him Fergie and man united will wreck opposition defences
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Horacio
December 16, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Sanchez is great…And I just can think on what type of machine Sir Alex would turn him into. I recommend you to have a look at some of his displays in the World Cup qualifyings, great defensive skills too.
Michelangelo
December 16, 2010 at 3:40 pm
I don’t know if the people at MUFC ever read what fans think on sites like this but I hope they do.
£15m for someone like this is a bargain.
He already has loads of appearances for club/country considering his age, so experience wouldn’t be a problem.
And compared to this guy, people like Ashley Young (stupidly expensive) are boring on the wing.
Come on Fergie!!
matty boy
December 16, 2010 at 3:43 pm
The new Ronaldo sign him fast
Shyam
December 16, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Sir Alex!!!!!!! What are you waiting for!!!! Lets tear the opposition apart!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James
December 17, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Pretty harsh to criticise Alexis for diving. I’ve never seen him do so. Great player, I hope united sign him.
Robert
January 10, 2011 at 4:11 pm
I just saw the game against Milan. Fergie this is the next Ronaldo for sure. He is 22 years, we could use him for the next 7 years and have a prime winger. This Lad is a top player already.