Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted that he has not used Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez in the right way during their time at Barcelona.
Sanchez has been in fine form for Gunners this season in his new role as the central forward and have been in the form of his life so far this season.
‘He played really good in Barcelona but normally when you play with [Lionel] Messi all the players behind him are not at his level,’ he said.
‘I think the position Arsenal are using him as a striker, in front, it is perfect for him. In Barcelona maybe I didn’t help him too much because he played wide. He can do that but he is better between the lines, closer to the goal.
‘In some moments he played there, especially one game against Chelsea in the Champions League semifinals. He played as a striker and after 40 minutes we went 2-0 up but it was an unlucky game and we lost and Chelsea reached the final.
‘He can play there and in several positions — left, right. He is a fighter in spirit, he is a character, he is a winner. He is a class, class player and now he is playing really well.’
