Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte has jumped to the defence of Alexis Sanchez.

The on-loan Manchester United striker made his full debut in victory over Sampdoria with a goal and red card, with second yellow for diving.

Conte said, “Some things were said about Sanchez that I didn't appreciate.

"He is a good lad and you can see from the incident that he immediately gets up to keep going, he didn't protest or ask for a penalty.

"He is getting into our ideas of football and you'll see the choices I make tomorrow, but Sanchez can give us a lot in terms of experience."