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Rooney Compares Sanchez To Former United Teammate, And It's Spot On

Rooney Compares Sanchez To Former United Teammate, And It's Spot On

The former United star shared his thoughts on the Chilean ace.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Wayne Rooney has likened Alexis Sanchez to a former Manchester United player, and it's pretty spot on.

The ex-United striker starred as a pundit on Monday Night Football, while giving an insight into a bunch of topics. From Manchester City's Premier League dominance, Liverpool's attacking trio to his days as a 16-year-old at Everton.

As well as a brilliant X-Factor story about Roy Keane.

Not to mention talking up Manchester United's January signing of Alexis Sanchez.

The Chilean ace joined the Old Trafford side with Henrikh Mkhitaryan going the other way.

Sanchez made his home Premier League debut against Huddersfield, and marked the game with a goal.

And Rooney feels Sanchez is the 'perfect player' for United: "For me he's the perfect player for United," he said.

Sanchez in action for United. Image: PA
Sanchez in action for United. Image: PA
Sanchez celebrates scoring for United. Image: PA
Sanchez celebrates scoring for United. Image: PA

Before naming his traits which make him an ideal United player.

"He's got aggression, passion and he's a winner. I think that's what United have lacked.

While comparing Sanchez to fellow South American Carlos Tevez.

"They have lacked players around Lukaku who will push him and help him on to get more goals. I think Sanchez will do that. He's the player you want like Tevez - those players lift the other players to get 10-15 per cent more," Rooney added.

Tevez in action for United. Image: PA
Tevez in action for United. Image: PA
Rooney celebrates with Tevez. Image: PA
Rooney celebrates with Tevez. Image: PA

Tevez was renown for his tenacity and sheer will to win, something Sanchez has already shown in his first few United outings.

The Argentine ball-of-fury only spent two seasons at United though won the lot; Premier League title, FA Cup and the prestigious Champions League.

Will Sanchez emulate Tevez's success at United? Let us know.

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Topics: Football News, Football, Manchester United, Alexis Sanchez, Wayne Rooney