Alexis Sanchez shakes off ankle problems as Arsenal star puts deadline day disappointment behind him in Chile training

ARSENAL talisman Alexis Sanchez has eased concerns over an ankle injury that he picked up while on international duty.

Despite limping out of the weekend session with an ice pack wrapped around his ankle, the Chilean has returned to training ahead of tonight’s World Cup qualifier.

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Chile will travel to Estadio Hernando Siles to face Bolivia tonight in a bid to secure their spot in next year’s World Cup.

La Roja are fourth in South America’s qualifying table with three games remaining. Sanchez’s side are in the last automatic slot, but Argentina are hot on their tale.

Despite picking up a knock during a weekend training session with Juan Antonio Pizzi’s side, the Arsenal ace appears to be back in action.

Sanchez trained with his international team-mates this morning after recovering from the ankle injury which panicked Gunners fans.

Arsenal medics will be recalling the striker to be checked over ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth.

If Sanchez features, this will mark the Chilean’s first game back following his summer of transfer turmoil.

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He was strongly linked with a move to Manchester City, but the two clubs were unable to reach an agreement before the transfer window slammed shut on Thursday.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger opted to keep the Chilean after failing to secure the signature of Monaco ace Thomas Lemar in the dying stages of deadline day.

The player was furious and unwilling to play for Arsenal again following the deadline day antics.

Arsenal have only managed to collect three points from their first three games in the new Premier League campaign, so they will certainly need Sanchez to be available for selection.

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