Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that star-player Alexis Sanchez will have no problems reproducing his best form after an “uncomfortable” transfer window.
The Chilean was very close to joining Manchester City on deadline day but the deal fell through at the last minute after Monaco’s Thomas Lemar declined to join the Gunners. Wenger still has “no doubt about Alexis’ mind and mentality”.
“He will be back very quickly to his best,” said the Frenchman.
“The transfer market is over, there was a lot going on. It’s very difficult to speak about because Lemar is now at Monaco and has to focus there, Sanchez is here and his focus is here,” Wenger added.
“Many things happen in the last second which I regret. That’s why I believe it’s time we change the rules and close the transfer window before the league season starts.
“The players have no clarity. Are they in or out? There are some who are tapped up on the afternoon of a game by people who want to get them out.
“It’s uncomfortable and every manager in the league would agree it’s time to kick that out before the season starts. You can’t have players in the dressing room who are half in and half out.”
Also speaking on the recent performances and defeats the Gunners have suffered so far this season, Wenger said: “Do I suffer with performances like that? That is obvious, but unfortunately that is part of a career as well,” Wenger said on Thursday.
“You want your team to always perform, so of course you question your decisions and your preparation – but overall we have played only three games,” the 67-year-old added.
“There are 35 matches to go. I love my players, I believe in my players. We have the quality to respond and on Saturday we have a good opportunity to show that was an accident.
“Life is movement and quality of performance can change from one week to another. The fans can come to a quick conclusion or they can say let’s see what happens and stand behind the team. That is what we want.”
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