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Will be back versus Napoli Sanchez (calf) "will be with us Saturday, which is great news, and will be available to play some minutes, like all those who make the bench," coach Kosta Runjiac announced.

Impact Sanchez will be an option for the first time in the season after suffering a serious calf injury right after joining as a free agent and enduring a few setbacks. He'll make some cameos at first. He posted four goals, five assists, 21 shots (nine on target) and 28 key passes in 31 games (10 starts) with Inter last season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still ways away Sanchez (calf) "will need one or two months to return," director Gianluca Nani told Messaggero Veneto.

Impact Sanchez has yet to practice in any capacity since sustaining a serious calf injury and will have to re-do the pre-season preparation once he's allowed to do that by the medical staff.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be back right after the break Sanchez (calf) "needs three or four more weeks to be ready," coach Kosta Runjaic announced.

Impact Sanchez suffered a significant calf injury shortly after joining and will remain sidelined once Serie A resumes in the second half of October.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out long term Sanchez has been temporarily excluded from the Serie A list as he's not expected back before a month, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Sanchez got hurt as he was gearing up to play after being without a team during the summer, thus he'll have to work on his conditioning after getting healthy. He'd miss four more matches with such a timetable. Brenner has picked up the slack and has fared well so far.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers calf injury Sanchez picked up a contusive muscular distraction in his left calf in training, Udinese announced.

Impact Sanchez was working on his conditioning after being a free agent in the summer, and the setback will delay his debut by a few weeks. He's not a lock to be ready right after the first break, but it'll hinge on how the rehab goes. Brenner and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp will man the position in the meantime.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Bologna match Sanchez "won't be available against Bologna as he's following a program to catch up physically," coach Kosta Runjaic announced.

Impact Sanchez joined late after being without a team throughout the summer and missing the pre-season preparation, Brenner, Isaac Success or Lazar Samardzic will play next to Florian Thauvin behind the striker until he's ready.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Udinese Sanchez has signed a two-year contract with Udinese, the team announced.

Impact Sanchez heads back to his first European team 13 years later after leaving Inter as a free agent. He was still productive despite a limited role in 2023/2024, posting four goals, five assists, 22 shots (nine on target) and 28 key passes in 29 matches (ten starts). He'll be a staple of the formation once up to speed from the physical standpoint.

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Sets up teammate against Lazio Sanchez assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one key pass in 14 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Sanchez made his presence felt off the bench, finding Denzel Dumfries with a long free kick to set up a late equalizer. He's up to five assists in the season, with two coming in his last five displays, where he has added eight shots (two on target), six chances created and 12 crosses (two accurate).

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dynamic in Sassuolo match Sanchez recorded two shots (one on goal), two chances created, seven crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Sassuolo.

Impact Sanchez started over Marcus Thuram as the coach rotated his men and paced his team in deliveries thanks to a high number of corner kicks but lacked precision. He could enjoy an uptick of minutes down the stretch as Inter have nothing more to play for. He has scored and assisted once in his last four showings, adding seven shots (three on target), six chances created and 11 crosses (one accurate).

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers four crosses in Torino game Sanchez drew one foul and registered four crosses (one accurate), one chance created and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Sanchez was peppy off the bench and racked up stats thanks to set pieces. He might get to play more down the stretch since Inter could rest the starters having wrapped up the title early. He has scored and assisted once in his last five appearances, posting five shots (two on target), six key passes and six crosses (two accurate).

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in Cagliari game Sanchez drew two fouls and assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Cagliari.

Impact Sanchez got the nod with Lautaro Martinez suspended, paced his team in attempts and perfectly set up Marcus Thuram with a square ball ahead of the opening goal. It's his fourth assist in the season. He has scored once and logged six shots (three on target), five key passes and three crosses (one accurate) in the last four matches (two starts).

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Monday Sanchez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Sanchez was back on the scoresheet with a goal on his only shot in Monday's clash. The forward only played 13 minutes off the bench but he and fellow substitute Denzel Dumfries proved to be a hammer blow to the already exhausted Empoli defenders. Sanchez is a worthwhile target whenever he is back in the starting XI, though it's hard to trust him off the bench.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist in win Sanchez scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and three chances created in Monday's 2-1 victory versus Genoa.

Impact Sanchez kept his hot streak alive Monday as he provided two goal contributions in the span of eight minutes. First he set up Kristjan Asllani's goal in the 30th minute and then scored a penalty in the 38th minute to take the 2-0 lead. He now has four goal contributions in his last three appearances after recording zero in his first 11 Serie A appearances this season. He appears to have found some vintage form, however his time in the starting XI may be coming to an end with Marcus Thuram returning off the bench Monday.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist against Atalanta Sanchez assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Sanchez was only on the field for 22 minutes as a substitute Wednesday but still put up a good showing in his short time on the field, registering an assist in the 71st minute off of a Davide Frattesi goal. This now gives the Chilean four goal contributions in all competitions this season, with two of those coming in league play, both being assists. He continues in a rotational role for most matches, only starting six times in 20 appearances this season while notching nine shots, 15 chances created and 27 crosses during those appearances.

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Records assist in Sunday's win Sanchez assisted once to go with six crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 4-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Sanchez set up Davide Frattesi's goal in the 54th minute Sunday, his first assist of the season and his first goal contribution in Serie A this season. Sunday marked just his second Serie A start of the season -- in addition to three Champions League starts -- as he replaced Marcus Thuram (thigh) in the starting XI. Although Thuram's injury appears to be minor, Sanchez will likely play in his place until Thuram is ready to return.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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Plays few minutes against Lecce Sanchez (thigh) had one chance created and one accurate cross in six minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Sanchez made a short cameo after sitting out the previous match with an ailment. Marko Arnautovic did okay in this one and will likely get the nod again if Lautaro Martinez stays out for the Genoa game. He has scored once and posted three shots (two on target), five chances created, and nine crosses (four accurate) in his last five performances.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Lecce contest Sanchez (thigh) will return to the squad list versus Lecce on Saturday, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Sanchez returned to full training in the last couple of days and will provide depth to the attack, which won't have its main component, Lautaro Martinez. He'll likely begin as a substitute. He has scored once and tallied three shots (two on target), four chances created, and eight crosses (three accurate) in his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Lazio game Sanchez will miss Sunday's match versus Lazio due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Sanchez was limited in training on Saturday and didn't travel with the rest of the team. Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, and Marko Arnautovic will be the three available strikers for this one.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rescues a point Sanchez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 3-3 draw against Benfica.

Impact Sanchez netted a penalty to knot the match at three goals apiece on his return from an ankle injury. Similar to a lot of those who played for Inter in this game he is not a threat to supplant either Lautaro Martinez or Marcus Thuram for a consistent forward role but he has been especially productive when named a starter, having scored both of his goals this season in two of his four starts.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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