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Picked for bench Sanchez (groin) is on the bench for Monday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Sanchez is back with the team after training this week, with the attacker selected for the bench. A rotational option should remain for the attacker, starting in only six of his 14 appearances this season while recording two goals and one assist.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in team training Sanchez (groin) was spotted in team training Friday, the club posted.

Impact Sanchez seems to have fully recovered from his muscle tear since he was spotted training fully with the team on Friday, working on his one on one. This is good news since the Nino Maravilla is a regular starter under coach Matias Almeyda and his return will be a boost to the frontline. His next chance to feature will come against Mallorca on Monday.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscle tear Sanchez (groin) suffered a muscle tear and is ruled out for the time being, coach Matias Almeyda said in the press conference. "Alexis suffered a blow to the same area, which cause...

Impact Sanchez suffered a muscle tear in his groin area and will be out for the time being. The forward will likely be assessed in the coming days to get a better vision on his timeline to return from this setback. The Nino Maravilla was a regular starter for Sevilla since four games as he started in three of the last four clashes, meaning a change will have to be made in the frontline, with Peque as a likely option to see an increased role, although Akor Adams will likely get the nod now that he is back available.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Elche Sanchez (groin) is a doubt for Monday's clash against Elche, the club announced.

Impact Sanchez suffered a contusion to his pelvis and is a doubt for Monday's clash against the Franjiverdes. The Nino Maravilla will likely be a late call after the final training session, although he still has a few days to be back fit for Sevilla. If he had to miss some time to recover, Peque could see a larger role in the frontline until Akor Adams (international duty) returns.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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Busy in defeat Sanchez had four shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Sanchez recorded 90 minutes on the pitch for the first time in the 2025/26 campaign while notching season-high tallies of shots and chances created against the Merengues. The experienced attacker, who remains with two goals and one assist across 12 matches played, could see more action in the near future as Isaac Romero's partner in the front line until Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke return from international duty.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Sanchez (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's trip to Espanyol.

Impact Sanchez was deemed fit for Monday's clash, but is only on the bench against Espanyol. The winger has been a big part of the attack when fully fit, but wasn't deemed fit enough to start in the first match after the break. Instead, Peque starts on the left wing Monday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Monday Sanchez (thigh) is an option for Monday's match against Espanyol, according to manager Matias Almeyda.

Impact Sanchez was back in team training this week and is now appearing to be ready for Monday, with the attacker deemed fit for the team sheet. The question is where he will land, likely to earn a bench spot despite starting in his last appearance, with only three starts on seven appearances thus far.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Sanchez (thigh) was spotted back in team training on Friday, the club posted.

Impact Sanchez missed the last two games prior to the international break due to a thigh injury but seems to have fully recovered in the last week since he was back in team training on Friday. This is good news for Sevilla since he is in good position to be back available for Monday's clash against Espanyol. Sanchez started three of his last four appearances and will likely claim that role once fully back fit for Sevilla.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh injury Sanchez is out for time time being due to a thigh injury, according to his club.

Impact Sanchez started in Friday's match against Real Sociedad but had to leave the field early in the 52nd minute, now deemed to have suffered a thigh injury. This is a something to monitor for the club, as he has started in three of their past four games. The club will expect the attacker to likely miss at least a game or two with the injury, likely forcing Akor Adams, Alfon or Chidera Ejuke into a starting spot.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Converts PK in win Sanchez scored a penalty goal, had two shots (one on target) and created one chance during Sunday's 4-1 win over Barcelona.

Impact Sanchez showed his usual poise from the penalty spot to open the scoring in the 13th minute and pave the way for Sevilla to will all three points. That's now two goals and an assist over five league appearances for the veteran, who's doing way better than expected in his return to Spain after more than a decade.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Decisive off bench again Sanchez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Sanchez entered in the 14th minute for the injured Alfon and netted the decisive goal in the 67th minute with a right-footed finish from the center of the box. The veteran contributed with his natural grinta while recording one shot, three crosses, and two corners. The goal was his first with Sevilla and his second contribution in two appearances off the bench. This performance will likely convince coach Matias Almeyda to make him a regular starter in the frontline for the upcoming fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as sub in debut Sanchez assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-2 draw against Elche.

Impact Sanchez subbed on in the second half and created Peque's equalizer in the 85th minute with his first assist in the campaign. That was his debut for the club since signing in early-September.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Joins Sevilla Sanchez has signed with Sevilla, according to his new club.

Impact Sanchez has found a new home after the termination of his contract, now residing with Spanish side Sevilla for a year. He is unlikely to see regular time but is a solid addition for experience, likely to only see a rotational role after seeing only 13 appearances with Udinese last campaign.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Parts ways with Udinese Sanchez and Udinese have mutually agreed to an early contract termination.

Impact Sanchez had already been excluded from the team early in the summer and will be able to search for a new team on his own. He didn't hit it off with the coach and struggled to stay healthy in his return, making just 13 scoreless appearances. Udinese will lean on Keinan Davis, Adam Buksa, Iker Bravo, Vakoun Bayo and Nicolo Zaniolo.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Frozen out from the team Sanchez hasn't partaken in the friendly or trained with the team during the summer as he's on his way out. "He's in constant communication with the owner, and we're looking to find...

Impact Sanchez asked out because he didn't play as much as he expected last season, and the situation didn't change despite the departures of Lorenzo Lucca and Florian Thauvin. Iker Bravo, Brenner and Vakoun Bayo have been partnering Keinan Davis up front throughout the summer.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late against Torino Sanchez (calf) had just three touches and no other stats in seven minutes in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus Torino.

Impact Sanchez was back in the squad after recovering from a calf strain but didn't see much game time in this one. He might also be managed versus Bologna on Monday given the short turnaround, but Udinese are in dire straits offensively without Lorenzo Lucca (calf) and Florian Thauvin (foot). He didn't play much and didn't amass in his previous six appearances, tallyign one off-target shot, two chances created and three crosses (zero accurate).

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to face Torino Sanchez (calf) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Torino.

Impact Sanchez has recovered from his calf injury after going down while serving with Chile, as he is on the bench to face Torino. This is good news for the club after his three-match absence, although he will likely remain in a rotational role, starting in five of his nine appearances this season.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt while with Chile Sanchez suffered a calf muscular distraction while on international duty and will be re-evaluated in the next few weeks, Udinese announced.

Impact Sanchez was unable to play during the break due to discomfort in the area, and the tests revealed a substantial injury that will cost him multiple matches. His role has been inconsistent throughout the season, but he has started a few times lately. If Florian Thauvin (foot) doesn't recover, Iker Bravo or Keinan Davis will partner with Lorenzo Lucca.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 12, 2025 • GOAL.COM

Doesn't sub in versus Napoli Sanchez (calf) was an unused sub in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Sanchez made the bench for the first time but wasn't inserted even though the match got out of hand in the second half. He's primed to make a few short cameos before seeing substantial minutes after missing months due to a calf strain.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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