Poch delivers verdict on United signing Alexis Sanchez

Matt Stead

Mauricio Pochettino believes that Manchester United have added another “great player” to their squad in Alexis Sanchez.

Sanchez joined United earlier this month in a player-exchange deal, which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move to Arsenal.

The Chilean made his debut for the club in the FA Cup fourth round victory over Yeovil, and will make his Premier League bow against Tottenham at Wembley on Wednesday.

Eric Dier doesn’t believe he will make that much of a difference, but Pochettino says Sanchez is a “great player”.

“I think he’s a great player of course,” Pochettino said. “One more that Manchester United added to their squad.

“Alexis Sanchez, Mata, Lingard, Rashford, Martial, Lukaku, Ibrahimovic. Plenty of talented players.

“I think it’s one option more and another great player they add to the squad.”

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