Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez enjoys meal with his brother ahead of return to training... but Chile hero will miss West Ham opener
- Alexis Sanchez missed Arsenal's Community Shield win against Chelsea
- Chile star has been enjoying an extended break after the Copa America
- Arsene Wenger confirmed Sanchez will return to training on August 3
- He will miss Sunday's game with West Ham but could face Crystal Palace
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Alexis Sanchez will return to training with Arsenal on Monday after enjoying an extended break following his Copa America exploits with Chile.
The former Barcelona star, who scored the winning penalty for his country in the final against Argentina, missed the Gunners' 1-0 Community Shield victory against Chelsea on Sunday.
But despite not being at Wembley to get his hands on an early piece of silverware, Sanchez looked to be enjoying his final night off as he ate dinner with his brother and a friend.
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez enjoyed dinner with his brother and a friend before returning to training
Sanchez has not played for Arsenal since he scored in the Gunners' FA Cup final win against Aston Villa
Sanchez missed Arsenal's Community Shield victory against Chelsea as he recovers from the Copa America
The 26-year-old took to Instagram to post a picture of himself having a drink outside, just hours before getting back down to business at London Colney.
Speaking about Sanchez's return last month, Arsene Wenger confirmed that the £30million man will miss Sunday's Premier League opener against West Ham.
'He will be back on August 3 and usually it takes three weeks to be competitive,' said Wenger. 'With Alexis it could be a little bit less. He will certainly miss the first game.
'He went into the Copa America a little bit jaded but when he had to turn up in the final he was there, always dangerous, always provoking opponents and the one with the guts to take the final penalty.
Sanchez has been staying in shape during his break but he will miss Sunday's game against West Ham
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes it could take Sanchez less than three weeks of training to be match fit
Sanchez, pictured scoring against Stoke at the Emirates last season, could face Crystal Palace on August 16
'He contributed to a historic achievement. It is something special they have done and he was a big part of it.'
Sanchez, who also posted a photo of himself holding the Community Shield last year to Instagram, could return for Arsenal's first away game of the season at Crystal Palace on August 16.
After visiting Selhurst Park the Gunners host Liverpool at the Emirates on August 24 before travelling north to take on Newcastle five days later.
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