Alexis Sanchez named in Chile squad

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has been named in Chile's squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Bolivia.

Sanchez is yet to make a competitive appearance for the Gunners this season due to an abdominal strain and is expected to miss Saturday's trip to Stoke City.

However, the dynamic forward has been deemed fit by national team manager Juan Antonio Pizzi for the two matches on August 31 and September 5.

Capped 115 times at international level, Sanchez is Chile's all-time leading goalscorer and appeared in all five matches as La Roja reached the Confederations Cup final in July. 

"The information we have is that he is available," Pizzi said on Thursday.

"He will not have problems getting to the qualifying date."

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