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LONDON. — In-demand Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez claims to be struggling with illness, casting doubt over his return to first team action with the Gunners.

Arsene Wenger had claimed on Thursday that the Chile international, whose future at the Emirates remains uncertain, would be back in training this Sunday.

But Sanchez has fuelled speculation that he could be out for more time, yet, by claiming he is ill.

The forward, who is pictured wearing a scarf while indoors, uploaded a photograph on Instagram alongside his dog. He also took a selfie while looking fed up and the caption of both photos read: “Sick”.

Sanchez is at odds with his agent over his Arsenal future. He wants to quit the Emirates to improve his chances of landing some major honours.

But his representative Fernando Felicevich is urging him to see out the remaining 11 months of his Gunners contract before leaving on a lucrative Bosman next summer. — Mailonline.