Sanchez goes sick after Wenger reveals striker will return to training

Alexis Sanchez has posted a selfie to his Instagram page in which he claims to be "sick".

The update comes less than 24 hours after Arsene Wenger revealed he expected the striker to report for pre-season training on Sunday.

Arsenal play in the Emirates Cup on Saturday and Sunday this weekend but the Chilean is not expected to feature after being given an extended summer break after competing in the Confederations Cup.

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Despite ongoing speculation linking Sanchez with a move away from the Emirates, Wenger said on Thursday that the 28-year-old is due back at training this weekend.

“Alexis and Mustafi, their first training session will be on Sunday, the day we play against Sevilla [in the Emirates Cup],” Arsene Wenger told Arsenal Player. “They are practising on the day," he added.

However if Sanchez's latest Instagram post is anything to go by the former Barcelona striker will not be reuniting with his Arsenal teammates on Sunday.

A glum-looking Sanchez shared a selfie of him and his pet dog along with the caption "sick".

He also wore a long black scarf to add to the overall effect.

Sanchez has been linked with moves to Manchester City and PSG this summer but Wenger has been unerring in his insistence that the club will not sell the forward.

"Yes, that is a continuation of what I said at the end of the season. That's what we will do," Wenger said.

"He adds great value to the squad and I think as well he is a great lover of the club."

"Yes, that is a continuation of what I said at the end of the season. That's what we will do," Wenger said.

"He adds great value to the squad and I think as well he is a great lover of the club."