Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda has spoken of Alexis Sanchez's struggles since the striker left Arsenal for Manchester United.

He managed just five goals in 45 appearances for United prior to a loan move to Inter Milan at the beginning of this season, but after just one goal in 15 games for Antonio Conte's Serie A side - making it six in 60 since he left Arsenal.

"It has been a traumatic, very tortuous year for him. Ever since his departure from Arsenal and his first year at Manchester United," Rueda told Sport.

"He came to the Copa America in Brazil and then had that bad luck with the injury in the friendly against Colombia in Alicante.

"That loan to Inter was almost thwarted and when he recovered the pandemic came.

"I expect all this to pass quickly because he's a great professional, has a great attitude in training and will maintain a high standing for any club that gives him a chance.

"He's got a lot of football yet to show at the top level."