This Arsenal fans in the Football Transfer Tavern are very concerned about this…
Arsenal have been heavily reliant upon Alexis Sanchez this season, and so there was an audible proclamation of shock when the news filtered into the Football Transfer Tavern that the Chilean had suffered an injury during the international break.
Reports have suggested that the injury could force Sanchez out for up to 6 weeks – and the Arsenal fans in the Tavern are fearful that his unavailability could prove to be a crushing blow for the Gunners.
Our landlord thought the same – but he had no idea just how influential Sanchez actually is to this Arsenal side.
This stat, provided by OptaJoe, goes a long way to describing just how important the Chilean is – and also raises question marks over where goals may come from without him.
As per OptaJoe, Sanchez has been directly involved in 9 goals in his last 9 games – which would suggest that he is the most important figure in the Arsenal attack.
See that Tweet below…
9 – Alexis Sanchez has been directly involved in nine goals in his last nine Premier League appearances (six goals, three assists). Vital. pic.twitter.com/QMWX1fQGZ7
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 9, 2016
This is not good news for the Arsenal fans in the Tavern.
Our landlord is backing Olivier Giroud to take over the mantle in what could be his final chance to impress.
Arsenal fans – thoughts?
Let us know below!
