Sanchez came at wrong time admits Mourinho
JOSE MOURINHO admits he is not getting the best out of Alexis Sanchez – and claims it could be next season before United fans see value for money.
Sanchez (above) has failed to hit form since his muchhyped January move from Arsenal to Manchester United as their highest-paid star on £500,000 a week.
The 29-year-old has scored just one goal – a rebound from a missed penalty – in eight games. Now Mourinho (right) has
claimed he was bought at the wrong time. Despite his struggles, Sanchez is set to start today against arch-rivals Liverpool, although Mourinho said it could take several months before he is flying again.
Asked if he was getting the best out of Sanchez, the United boss said: “No.
“What’s wrong is that he came at the worst moment of the season, in the winter market. This was a chance that we didn’t want to lose and we made it.
“But next season will be better for him. Of course, he’s learning how to play with us and we’re learning how to get the best out of him.
“He’s not afraid to take responsibilities, not afraid to try things to make something happen. When he feels he’s not as dangerous as he likes to be, he drops back, he tries things.
“When he makes mistakes he tries to compensate immediately to try to win back the ball with a fantastic spirit.”
Paul Pogba pulled out of training yesterday with an injury and will have a fitness test this morning.