YOU SIGNED AT THE WRONG TIME
But Mourinho insists Alexis will come good
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho admits he is not getting the best out of Alexis Sanchez.
And the Old Trafford gaffer says it could be next season before his club’s fans see value for money.
The Chilean has struggled following his January move from Arsenal to Manchester United as their highest-paid player on £500,000-a-week.
The 29-year-old has scored just one goal in eight games with Mourinho claiming he was bought at the wrong time.
Despite that Sanchez is set to start today against United’s arch-rivals Liverpool, although his manager said it could take several months before he is back to his best.
Asked if he was getting the best out of the former Gunners star, Mourinho said: “No. What’s wrong is that he came at the worst moment of the season, in the winter market.
“That’s why I don’t like that time very much. I think this was a chance that we didn’t want to lose and we made it.
“But we don’t believe a lot in the winter market and, for sure, next season will be better for him. But, of course, he’s learning how to play with us and we’re learning how to get the best out of him.
“That’s something that we can develop and we’re going to develop with time, with experience and living these experiences together.
“I don’t consider that a weakness, I consider that a huge potential to be developed.
“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, tries to come to build-up areas.
“When he makes mistakes he tries to compensate immediately with a fantastic spirit, to try to win back the ball for the team.”