Injured Sanchez doubtful for Europa League semi-final

Milan, Aug 13 (IANS) Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez's participation in Inter Milan's Europa League semi-final clash against Shakhtar Donetsk to be played on August 18 is in doubt after the Serie A side confirmed he has a hamstring strain.Sanchez picked up the injury in the 2-1 quarter-final win over Bayer Leverkusen earlier this week."Alexis Sanchez underwent medical tests this morning in Duisburg after suffering an injury during our match against Bayer Leverkusen," the club said in a statement on Wednesday."The tests confirmed that he has suffered a strain in his right hamstring. His condition will continue to be reassessed over the next few days," it added.The Chilean forward, who only last week completed a permanent move to Inter from Manchester United, has contributed four goals and 11 assists in 31 appearances for Inter this season.Inter had last Thursday announced the signing of Sanchez on a permanent transfer from United and he put pen to paper on a deal till 2023.
--IANS aak