Latest updates on Alexis Sanchez Injury ahead of Arsenal's first friendly match next week

Alexis Sanchez could miss the start of the season, leaving Arsenal facing a potential striker crisis.

Star Sanchez suffered an injury to his left ankle during the Copa America, which his Chile side won for the second summer running last month.

The Gunners are still monitoring his recovery, but fear he could miss the Premier League kick-off on August 14.

Sanchez’s ankle is improving, but the ligament problem still leaves him with a race against time to be fit.

With the Chilean and Giroud out and Danny Welbeck sidelined through injury until spring 2017, Theo Walcott is the only current option up front.

Arsene Wenger's side are preparing for their first pre-season friendly, which will take place in France next week.

The Gunners meet Ligue 1 side RC Lens at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on 22nd July.