Inter Milan forward Alexis Sanchez may require ankle surgery, the Serie A club have said.
The on-loan Manchester United man suffered an ankle injury during a clash with Juan Cuadrado in Chile’s friendly with Colombia.
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There were initial fears Sanchez could face a long spell on the sidelines and that prospect has not been ruled out following initial tests.
“Alexis Sanchez underwent medical tests earlier this morning at the Humanitas Institute in Rozzano. Results revealed a joint dislocation in his left ankle which has caused damage to the peroneus longus tendon,” a statement read.
“The player will meet for further consultations with Professor Ramon Cugat in Barcelona on Wednesday, where they will seek to reach a decision on whether surgical intervention is necessary.”
Sanchez joined Inter on a season-long loan in the summer and made late substitute appearances in the 1-0 wins over Udinese and Lazio.
The 30-year-old’s first start came away at Sampdoria where he scored before a sending off for two bookable offences saw him suspended for the top-of-the-table clash with Juventus, which Inter lost 2-1.
Sanchez also started the 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League.