ALEXIS SANCHEZ is on the bench for Chile’s Confederations Cup clash with Cameroon this evening.
The Arsenal star sprained his ankle in training on Thursday and has not been training with the rest of his teammates since.
Chile boss Juan Antonio Pizzi revealed at the time: “[We’re] optimistic from the images we’ve seen.
“But we understand and know that the player still feels pain, and that’s why we’ll wait until tomorrow to decide if he plays.
“We don’t risk any player who is not in condition to play and who could aggravate an injury.
“We’re very careful with the health of our players, and because of that we always act with the responsibility required by our position.”
Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is another casualty after failing to return from a calf injured suffered in April.
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However, the likes of Bayern Munich powerhouse Arturo Vidal and Inter Milan anchorman Gary Medel start in a strong XI.
Chile team to face Cameroon: Herrera, Isla, Jara, Medel, Fuenzalida, Beausejour, Vidal, Vargas, Aranguiz, Diaz, Puch
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