Watch: Alexis Sanchez scores hilarious first Inter Milan goal then gets sent off
Manchester United’s Alexis Sanchez has scored his first two goals for Inter Milan, but he was also sent off during their 3-1 win over Sampdoria.
The forward had a terrible 18 months at Old Trafford and scored five goals in 45 appearances for the Red Devils, so he moved to Italy on loan for the 2019-20 season.
Sanchez opened his account for Inter in fortunate circumstances as a Stefano Sensi shot deflected off his backside and found the back of the net.
😂 Does this count as Alexis Sanchez’s first goal for Inter?
🔵⚫Stefano Sensi hits one from distance and the Chilean’s back helps it in to put the Nerazzurri 1-0 up against Sampdoria! pic.twitter.com/UbTM5CxoNW
— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) September 28, 2019
The 30-year-old then added a second moments later, as he pounced on a loose ball and doubled Inter’s lead.
⚽ The first one might have been fortunate, but there’s no doubting this is Alexis Sanchez’s goal!
⚫🔵 A dream start for Inter and a perfect spell for the new No. 7⃣ pic.twitter.com/DbtGhcyy1o
— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) September 28, 2019
However, he went from hero to zero in the second half as he received a second booking for diving, but Inter were able to hold on and seal the win.
🔴 SANCHEZ SENT OFF FOR DIVING!
🙈 Two goals and now a red card for Alexis Sanchez on his first start for Inter! pic.twitter.com/ceK4VWNvaO
— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) September 28, 2019
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