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Alexis facing up to three months out if ankle problem requires surgery

Alexis Sanchez could be sidelined for up to three months if his ankle injury requires surgery, Chile boss Reinaldo Rueda has said of the Inter loanee.

The 30-year-old forward suffered an unfortunate knock while on international duty when he broke down during the second half of a 0-0 friendly draw with Colombia on Saturday.

The Chile Football Federation revealed after that contest that Sanchez had suffered “dislocated tendons”.

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The South American, who is on loan at Inter from Manchester United, is now waiting to discover the full extent of his ailment.